Sandra Cisneros Archives

10 Inspiring Latina Writers Who Paved the Way in Publishing

Sofía AguilarMarch 8, 2023March 14, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 8, 2023March 14, 202302805

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history and the present day in various industries, fields, and movements. In publishing, Latina writers remain underrepresented and therefore so do our stories. But we have...

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Poetry Foundation Honors Poets Sandra Cisneros and Elizabeth Acevedo

Sofía AguilarSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 202206513

Dominican American writer Elizabeth Acevedo made history when she won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her debut The Poet X as the first woman of color to win the prize in its 83-year history. The British literary award goes to...

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‘The House on Mango Street’ Will Finally Be Made Into a Televised Drama

Araceli CruzJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 202005012

We are beyond thrilled to share with you the news that The House on Mango Street will be made into a TV drama. Deadline is reporting that Gaumont, a film and TV company, has gotten the rights to make the...

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This Sandra Cisneros Speech Is A Beautiful Ode To Ancestors And Asylum Seekers

Araceli CruzMarch 18, 2019August 12, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 18, 2019August 12, 202006142

Writer Sandra Cisneros has a way with words. She has the beautifully unique gift of being able to express herself with such poignancy. Her words have the ability to resonate for a lifetime. Her speech while accepting the 2019 PEN America...

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Sandra Cisneros Is Giving Her $50,000 Award Money To Her Assistants So They Can Buy A Home

Araceli CruzFebruary 14, 2019August 14, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 14, 2019August 14, 202001619

Earlier this week we reported that Sandra Cisneros was awarded the distinguished PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. Aside from this incredible recognition, the author’s award also comes with a $50,000 monetary prize. In an interview with NBC News, Cisneros announced that...

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Sandra Cisneros Wins 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature

Araceli CruzFebruary 11, 2019August 13, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 11, 2019August 13, 202002077

Thirty-four years since acclaimed author Sandra Cisneros released her breakthrough novel The House on Mango Street, and she continues to be recognized for her contributions in literature today. Last week, Cisneros was named the recipient of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement...