Author(s): Dennis Abrams
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 120
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2008-06-15
Dimensions: 172.97 x 241.05 x 11.94mm
Publication City/Country: Broomall, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: full-colour photographs, chronology, bibliography, further reading, box features, web sites, index
Growing up poor in the barrios of Fresno, California, Gary Soto found it nearly impossible to imagine a better life for himself. Yet this child of farm workers was able to escape his life of poverty and despair to become a popular and versatile author. His work, ranging from poetry, fiction, and autobiographical essays for adults to novels, short stories, poetry, and picture books for young readers, explores what it is like to grow up as a Mexican American in the United States. ""Gary Soto"" is the inspirational biography of a critically acclaimed writer who was able to transcend his humble beginnings thanks to his ability to touch others with his remarkable literary offerings.
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 120
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2008-06-15
Dimensions: 172.97 x 241.05 x 11.94mm
Publication City/Country: Broomall, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: full-colour photographs, chronology, bibliography, further reading, box features, web sites, index
Growing up poor in the barrios of Fresno, California, Gary Soto found it nearly impossible to imagine a better life for himself. Yet this child of farm workers was able to escape his life of poverty and despair to become a popular and versatile author. His work, ranging from poetry, fiction, and autobiographical essays for adults to novels, short stories, poetry, and picture books for young readers, explores what it is like to grow up as a Mexican American in the United States. ""Gary Soto"" is the inspirational biography of a critically acclaimed writer who was able to transcend his humble beginnings thanks to his ability to touch others with his remarkable literary offerings.
Book Info | |
Author | Dennis Abrams |
Date Published | 2008-06-15 |
Dimensions | 172.97 x 241.05 x 11.94mm |
First Author | Dennis Abrams |
Format | Hardback |
Illustrations | full-colour photographs, chronology, bibliography, further reading, box features, web sites, index |
ISBN | 9780791095294 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 120 |
Publication City/Country | Broomall, United States |
Publisher | Chelsea House Publishers |
Gary Soto
- Dennis Abrams
- Hardback
- Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
- ISBN: 9780791095294
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