A brave collection of poems from Sandra Cisneros, the best-selling author of The House on Mango Street. It has been twenty-eight years since Sandra Cisneros published her last book of poetry. With dozens of never-before-seen poems, Woman Without Shame is a moving collection of songs, elegies, and declarations that chronicle her pilgrimage toward rebirth and the recognition of her prerogative as a woman artist. These bluntly honest and often humorous meditations on memory, desire, and the essential nature of love blaze a path toward self-awareness. For Cisneros, Woman Without Shame is the culmination of her search for home—in the Mexico of her ancestors and in her own heart.
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Sandra Cisneros is internationally acclaimed for her unique poetic voice and insightful storytelling. Her works frequently explore themes of identity, community, and the female experience with unwavering empathy and potent narrative power. Cisneros masterfully weaves narrative threads that uncover profound emotional truths about navigating life between cultures and the search for belonging. Her literary style, marked by lyrical prose and raw honesty, resonates with readers globally, offering a piercing look into the complexities of the human condition.






- 2022
- 2022
"...Woman Without Shame is a moving collection of songs, elegies, and declarations that chronicle her pilgrimage toward rebirth and the recognition of her prerogative as a woman artist. These bluntly honest and often humorous meditations on memory, desire, and the essential nature of love blaze a path toward self-awareness. For Cisneros, Woman Without Shame is the culmination of her search for home--in the Mexico of her ancestors and in her own heart."--Dust jacket flap
- 2018
Puro Amor
- 29 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Exploring the intricacies of love, this bilingual chapbook presents a whimsical narrative featuring a couple and their animals. Best-selling author Sandra Cisneros weaves together humor and emotion, inviting readers to reflect on relationships through a unique lens.
- 2016
A House of My Own
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Creative Nonfiction • From the celebrated bestselling author of The House on Mango Street: "This memoir has the transcendent sweep of a full life.” —Houston Chronicle From Chicago to Mexico, the places Sandra Cisneros has lived have provided inspiration for her now-classic works of fiction and poetry. But a house of her own, a place where she could truly take root, has eluded her. In this jigsaw autobiography, made up of essays and images spanning three decades—and including never-before-published work—Cisneros has come home at last. Written with her trademark lyricism, in these signature pieces the acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street and winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature shares her transformative memories and reveals her artistic and intellectual influences. Poignant, honest, and deeply moving, A House of My Own is an exuberant celebration of a life lived to the fullest, from one of our most beloved writers.
- 2015
My Wicked Wicked Ways: Poems
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
In this beautiful collection of poems, remarkable for their plainspoken radiance, the bestselling author of The House on Mango Street and winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature embraces her first passion-verse. With lines both comic and sad, Sandra Cisneros deftly-and dazzlingly-explores the human experience. For those familiar with Cisneros only from her acclaimed fiction, My Wicked Wicked Ways presents her in an entirely new light. And for readers everywhere, here is a showcase of one of our most powerful writers at her lyrical best. “Here the young voice of Esperanza of The House on Mango Street merges with that of the grown woman/poet. My Wicked Wicked Ways is a kind of international graffiti, where the poet—bold and insistent—puts her mark on those traveled places on the map and in the heart.” —Cherríe Moraga
- 2012
Have You Seen Marie?
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The narrative follows a woman's poignant quest for her missing cat after her mother's passing, blending themes of loss and love. Richly illustrated and lyrically crafted, it serves as a fable for adults that emphasizes the enduring nature of love, suggesting that even when it seems lost, it can always be found again. Sandra Cisneros's storytelling shines through, offering a heartfelt exploration of grief and connection.
- 2004
Vintage Cisneros
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Featuring a selection of great modern writers, this series offers attractive and accessible paperback editions that serve as an ideal introduction to their works. Each volume highlights unique literary voices and styles, making it easier for readers to explore and appreciate modern literature.
- 2003
Caramelo, or, puro cuento
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Every year, Ceyala “Lala” Reyes' family—aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and Lala's six older brothers—packs up three cars and, in a wild ride, drive from Chicago to the Little Grandfather and Awful Grandmother's house in Mexico City for the summer. From the celebrated bestselling author of The House on Mango Street and winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. Struggling to find a voice above the boom of her brothers and to understand her place on this side of the border and that, Lala is a shrewd observer of family life. But when she starts telling the Awful Grandmother's life story, seeking clues to how she got to be so awful, grandmother accuses Lala of exaggerating. Soon, a multigenerational family narrative turns into a whirlwind exploration of storytelling, lies, and life. Like the cherished rebozo, or shawl, that has been passed down through generations of Reyes women, Caramelo is alive with the vibrations of history, family, and love. From the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature.
- 1999
- 1997
A girl describes how each person in the family has hair that looks and acts different, Papa's like a broom, Kiki's like fur, and Mama's with the sweet smell of bread before it's baked

