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The House on Mango Street

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sandra Cisneros’ critically acclaimed book The House on Mango Street turns 25 this year. The book tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young girl whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty.

Event: Sandra Cisneros will be appearing with Julia Alvarez, Maria Hinojosa, John Phillip Santos, Jessica Hagedorn, and her editor from Knopf, Robin Desser, to celebrate 25 years of The House on Mango Street
Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 pm
Cooper Union
41 Cooper Square


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  • [1] Sandra from Astoria, Queens April 23, 2009 - 01:08PM

    I love this book! My parents are working-class immigrants from Eastern Europe, I grew up in an inner-city neighborhood, and I've always been an aspiring writer, so the book really rang true to me. Thank you, Ms. Cisneros, for giving voice to my experiences.
  • [2] neal from nyc April 23, 2009 - 01:27PM

    Does Ms. Cisneros think it's possible to think too much of oneself?
  • [3] Leon Freilich from Park Slope April 23, 2009 - 02:14PM

    SHAKESPEARE’S DAY

    He was born on April 23rd

    And died on April 23rd,

    A balance very nearly absurd

    Both In number and in word.

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