“Everything is holding its breath inside me. Everything is waiting to explode like Christmas. I want to be all new and shiny. I want to sit out bad at night, a boy around my neck and the wind under my skirt. Not this way, every evening talking to the trees, leaning out my window, imagining what I can't see.”
Quote by Sandra Cisneros
Work
The House on Mango Street
Told through the eyes of a young girl, this novel delves into the complexities of her upbringing, the challenges she faces, and the dreams she holds. Set in a Chicago neighborhood, it captures the essence of a community and the individual struggles within it. more
Author
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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