She then attended University of Pittsburgh where she obtained both a master's degree (1997) and a doctorate (2001) in Latin American literature and culture.
[3] One of Central America's most significant poets, Toledo's work exhibits an intimately sensual flavour of provocative feminism.
In her Pezóculos (2001), the 14 short stories at the beginning of the book present female characters who suffer the kind of social pressures women so often experience.
Then come 10 texts in poetic prose with philosophical reflections stemming from Toledo's academic background.
[2] Toledo's publications include academic works, poetry collections and fiction:[3][1] Toledo has received several literary awards including first prize at the 66th Hispanic-American Literature Competition at Quetzaltenango with her poetry collection Con la Lengua Pegada al Paladar (With the Tongue stuck to the Top of the Mouth).