The House on Mango Street was published in 1984 and was Cisneros’s first book.

  • The House on Mango Street is a coming-of-age story about a young Latina girl named Esperanza Cordero.
  • Esperanza lives with her family in a poor neighborhood on Mango Street.
  • Esperanza dreams of a better life and of one day leaving Mango Street.
  • The book is divided into 44 vignettes, or short stories, that tell the story of Esperanza’s life.
  • Each vignette is told from Esperanza’s point of view and explores themes of identity, family, and community.
  • The House on Mango Street is a powerful and moving story about the challenges and joys of growing up.
  • It is a classic of American literature that has been praised by critics and readers alike.
  • The book was inspired by Cisneros’s own childhood growing up in Chicago.
  • The book has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold over six million copies.
  • The book has been adapted into a play and a film.
  • The House on Mango Street is a National Book Award finalist and a New York Times Notable Book.
  • It is considered one of the most important works of American literature by Latina authors.