I've always read broadly: literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, chick lit, historical, dystopian, nonfiction, memoir. I've even read Westerns. I prefer female protagonists. Sandra Cisneros broadlychickdystopian Change image and share on social
I wanted to write something in a voice that was unique to who I was. And I wanted something that was accessible to the person who works at Dunkin Donuts or who drives a bus, someone who comes home with their feet hurting like my father, someone who's busy and has too many children, like my mother. Sandra Cisneros accessiblebusbusy share on social
But I deal with this meditating and by understanding I've been put on the planet to serve humanity. I have to remind myself to live simply and not to overindulge, which is a constant battle in a material world. Sandra Cisneros battleconstantdeal share on social
'Hispanic' is English for a person of Latino origin who wants to be accepted by the white status quo. 'Latino' is the word we have always used for ourselves. Sandra Cisneros acceptenglishhispanic Change image and share on social
I thought that strange syntax was the language of story books. I didn't realize those were poor translations... English from Edwardian times. Sandra Cisneros bookedwardianenglish Change image and share on social
All of my work is influenced by fairy tales, and I hope my work shows Hans Christian Anderson's influence. Sandra Cisneros andersonchristianfairy Change image and share on social
One of my favorite writers is Hans Christian Anderson. His stories speak to the times. Sandra Cisneros andersonchristianfavorite Change image and share on social
My father always defined my gender to my brothers. He'd say, 'This is your sister; you must take care of her.' Sandra Cisneros brothercaredefine Change image and share on social
I usually say Latina, Mexican-American or American Mexican, and in certain contexts, Chicana, depending on whether my audience understands the term or not. Sandra Cisneros americanaudiencechicana Change image and share on social
Writing is like sewing together what I call these 'buttons,' these bits and pieces. Sandra Cisneros bitbuttoncall Change image and share on social