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Sandra Cisneros Calls Critics of Highly Controversial ‘American Dirt’ Novel “Exagerados”

Raquel Reichard — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:25:05 +0000

While Jeanine Cummins’ novel American Dirt continues to stir controversy, Sandra Cisneros has reaffirmed her support for the book. During an interview with Maria Hinojosa for the NPR podcast Latino USA that aired on Wednesday, the Mexican-American author reiterated early declarations that American Dirt is “the great novel of las Americas” and “the international story

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We May Finally Get a TV Series Adaptation of Sandra Cisneros’ ‘The House on Mango Street’

Yara Simón — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:33:11 +0000

In short vignettes, author Sandra Cisnero tells the story of Esperanza Cordero in The House on Mango Street. The coming-of-age novel, a seminal Chicana feminist text, is as poignant now as it was three decades ago when it was first released. The book, which has been assigned as required reading in schools and had an

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Sandra Cisneros Dedicated Her Prestigious PEN/Nabokov Award to “All Divided by Borders”

Yara Simón — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:31:10 +0000

When Sandra Cisneros took to the stage at the end of February to receive the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in Literature, she dedicated the prize to those who inspire her, those whose stories go unrecognized, and to her family. Since 2016, PEN has honored a “living author whose body of work, either written in or translated

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Sandra Cisneros Will Donate $50K Cash Prize to Her Assistants so They Can Buy a Home

Yara Simón — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:08:19 +0000

On February 26, celebrated Mexican-American poet and author Sandra Cisneros will receive the prestigious PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. Since 2016, PEN has honored a “living author whose body of work, either written in or translated into English, represents the highest level of achievement in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and/or drama, and is of

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6 Books Sandra Cisneros Turns to During Tough Times

Remezcla Estaff — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:25:18 +0000

For many, The House on Mango Street – Sandra Cisneros’ coming-of-age novel – is transformative work of art. Through short vignettes, Esperanza Cordero’s story unfolds as she navigates Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods. While filled with heavy moments – such as Esperanza’s sexual assault – the book also touches on culture, family, and female sexuality. The book’s

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President Obama Honors Sandra Cisneros, Luis Valdez & Rudolfo Anaya With Arts & Humanities Medals

Yara Simón — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:42:41 +0000

In a super stacked event at the White House on Thursday, President Barack Obama awarded artists, writers, and other prominent figures for their contributions to the arts and humanities. Obama honored 24 people with either a National Medal of Arts, which is the highest award the government gives artists, or National Humanities Medal. “Throughout my time

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Sandra Cisneros’ Classic Chicana Novel ‘The House on Mango Street’ Inspired This Art Exhibit

Carolina Dalia Gonzalez — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:39:25 +0000

In the 32 years since the release of Sandra Cisnero‘s The House on Mango Street, the book has become required reading in schools throughout the United States. Now, the coming-of-age novel – an important contribution to Chicana feminist literature – has also inspired an art exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Through short,

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Sandra Cisneros Explores Her Family History on Tonight’s Episode of ‘Finding Your Roots’

Yara Simón — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:05:35 +0000

Based on the episode's teaser, the Chicana author will learn more about her grandfather's role in the Mexican Revolution in this deep look at her genealogy.

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