Writer Sandra Cisneros on New Poetry, Chicago Roots
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Sandra Cisneros, the award-winning poet who grew up in Chicago, has released a new book.
Sandra Cisneros has had a fruitful career. She’s known for tapping into her own life experiences to write about race, sexuality, social status and identity.
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Writer Sandra Cisneros on New Poetry, Chicago Roots
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Sandra Cisneros has had a fruitful career. She’s known for tapping into her own life experiences to write about race, sexuality, social status and identity.
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