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“I do travel a lot, because I need oxygen, I need to go to places to meet people who aren't upset at me because I'm asking for peace.”

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Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros is an American writer known for her unique Latinx background and female perspective. Her works delve into issues of immigration, family, and society, with her most famous work being the short story collection 'The House on Mango Street'. Born on December 20, 1954, Cisneros began her writing career in the 1970s. more

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