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Sandra Cisneros on Finding Home At Last
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Acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros traces her story from growing up in Chicago to searching for her roots in Mexico in her new memoir A House of My Own: Stories from My Life. The book traces thirty years in the writer's life, tracing her loving but chaotic childhood, her literary and political awakenings, and how she created the iconic works influence so many young writers to this day.
EVENTS: On Tuesday, October 6th, Sandra Cisneros will be reading from her book, followed by conversation with Jessica Hagedorn at Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, at 6:30 P.M.
On Wednesday, October 7th, Sandra Cisneros will be reading, followed by conversation at the 92nd Street Y, Poetry Center, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128 at 8:00 P.M.