The phenomenally gifted Chicago-born author Sandra Cisneros has had her book The House on Mango Street chosen by that city for its "One Book, One Chicago" citywide reading program, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced the selection of the lyrical, classic collection of stories by Cisneros last week.
In related news, a celebration event is scheduled for April 1 by Nuestra Palabra organization in Houston, for the 25th anniversary of The House on Mango Street.
We can't believe it has been that long, but we are proud to see Cisneros and her work still going strong. We still remember the first time we read the line about the boy with the hot sunlight that felt like a bowl on his head. Great writing, by a great writer.
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