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Finished reading WHAT POETS ARE LIKE: Up and Down with the Writing Life by Gary Soto.

Shame on me, I had never heard about Gary Soto until last week when my library recommended him to me. He is a Mexican-American or Chicano poet, teacher, essayist and filmmaker. His track record is impressive: 14 poetry collections, 21 young adult/children's books, 1 play, 7 memoirs and 2 films. He won many awards.

Fresno City College in California has honoured him with a Gary Soto Literary Museum.

This particular book is a collection of personal essays. They are witty, informative, and inspiring. I'll certainly check out Gary Soto's other books.

 

 

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