The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street (1991) is a classic coming-of-age novel that tells the story of 12-year-old Esperanza Cordero, a Latina immigrant in Chicago who dreams of escaping poverty and rigid gender roles. Praised for its sparse but powerful prose, The House on Mango Street explores themes of identity, poverty, and community, offering a unique perspective on the adolescent search for belonging.

• Young adult readers and aspiring writers
• Those interested in Latinx culture and immigration narratives
• Fans of feminist literature 

Sandra Cisneros is an internationally acclaimed poet and fiction writer known for her powerful storytelling, which often explores identity, gender, and race. Apart from The House on Mango Street, Cisneros has authored several other acclaimed works, including Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories and Caramelo, both of which have also garnered significant attention and praise for their exploration of cultural identity and the female experience.