Socialization in Caramelo Sep 18, 2008
Influence of the Family on Gender Roles in Sandra Cisneros Novel. One primary theme in Sandra Cisneros' Caramelo surrounds the role of the family, especially in relation to shaping gender roles. (Suite101.com)
Top 100 books of last 25 years Jul 1, 2008
The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros (1984). LaBrava, Elmore Leonard (1983). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Winter Sports Roundup — 12/12/07 Dec 14, 2007
Orosi 2, McFarland 2 O, Sandra Cisneros, Vanessa Verduzco. M, Karina Hernandez, Erica Sanchez. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Kids on books Oct 15, 2007
Little Dog, by P.D. Eastman Hairs/Pelitos, Sandra Cisneros Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss A Color of His Own, Leo Lionni We're Going to the Beach. Fran Peacock Coker. (USA Today)
Residents in a paint brawl in FB Oct 11, 2007
The author Sandra Cisneros, for example, famously painted her historical home in San Antonio periwinkle purple. But the residents pushing the Farmers Branch paint initiative say their concern is home values and neighborhoods, not ethnicity. (KHOU.com, TX)
CAMINOS: Women role models for today Sep 27, 2007
It was then I displayed for them to see the book Sandra Cisneros, Latina Writer and Activist, which I purchased and is available in the public library ... I did impart my discussion of many years ago with the seaman from New Jersey, I also tried to impress on the girl students that day, the powerful Sandra Cisneros Story. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
High School Reading Lists Get A Makeover Aug 9, 2007
More Modern Titles Are Taking Their Place Next To The Classics. Musicians and comedians, actors and athletes, politicians and the pope -- they're all writing. (CBS News)
Bilingual book club teaches literature, language Jun 28, 2007
This year the book was by Latina author Sandra Cisneros, so a bilingual book club made sense, Deputy City Librarian Cynthia Smith said. The library has since continued the group under the leadership of Miriam Ruvinskis, the manager of Crown Books in the Signature Pavilion on West Valley Parkway. (North County Times)
Journalism as a calling May 16, 2007
In her 2006 book, The God Factor: Inside the Spiritual Lives of Public People, out in paperback last week, Falsani interviewed an eclectic mix of people, including Barack Obama, then a candidate for the U.S. Senate; novelist Sandra Cisneros, who wears a tattoo of the Virgin Mary in the lotus position; and Mancow Muller, a Chicago shock jock who is a born-again Christian. Falsani, 36, has master's degrees in journalism and in theology but discovered her calling at age 12 when she heard U2... (USA Today -- News)
Celebrating author on Cinco de Mayo May 7, 2007
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- As a girl, Sandra Cisneros climbed into trees to write in secret, a timid child with a ripe imagination. On Saturday, the acclaimed author scrunched her nose, tugged her hair and told lush stories to urge children at the Lake Avenue School to feed their souls through reading and storytelling. (Albany Times Union)
Writer visits Spa City's Cinco de Mayo May 6, 2007
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Author Sandra Cisneros highlighted today's Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Lake Avenue School, urging youngsters to feed their souls through reading and storytelling. Cisneros's visit capped a citywide reading of her novel "Caramelo," about a Mexican-American family. (Albany Times Union)
With Verse/He Helps/Kids To/Read May 4, 2007
Along with relatively unknown poets, the book includes work by Jimmy Santiago Baca, Sandra Cisneros and Ana Castillo. Even Deanna Sauceda from KRQE-TV News contributed to the book, which includes 81 poems and five flash fiction pieces. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Miller: Interviews Martin Espada Apr 18, 2007
He is, in the words of writer Sandra Cisneros, the Pablo Neruda of North American authors. He talks here with poet E. Ethelbert Miller. (Zmag.org)
Author Cisneros inspires laughter, tears Mar 23, 2007
Author Sandra Cisneros read from 'The House on Mango Street' in the closing event of the Escondido Reads One Book community reading program at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Thursday ... ESCONDIDO ---- Sandra Cisneros felt alienated and alone when she wrote "The House on Mango Street," she said Thursday night at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. (North County Times)
Community News briefs Mar 9, 2007
This month's selection is "Caramelo" by Sandra Cisneros. Through the eyes of young Lala, the Reyes family saga twists and turns over three generations of truths, half-truths and outright lies. (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Expo for girls planned for March 3 Feb 20, 2007
" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24 and March 2 and 3; 3 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4; and 2 p.m. March 3 in the auditorium at Mission Hills High School, 1 Mission Hills Court. Ticket prices range from 8 to 12."Schoolhouse Rock, Live" is a stage adaptation of the original School House Rock vignettes. A fun throwback to the 1970s, most attendees will remember and be able to hum along with the many catchy tunes such as "Three Is a Magic Number," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly," "Conjunction Junction," "I'm Just a... (North County Times)
North County Community News briefs: Coaches' fundraiser is tonight Feb 9, 2007
Redela's lecture will focus on how Sandra Cisneros' classic novel, "The House on Mango Street," offers a distinct and valuable perspective on the bicultural experience of Latinas in the United States. "The House on Mango Street" is the book selected for this year's Escondido Reads One Book citywide reading project. (North County Times)
Escondido residents urged to read 'The House on Mango Street' Jan 23, 2007
Designed to promote a love of reading and literary discussion, the project aims to get everyone in the city to read or listen to Sandra Cisneros' novel, "The House on Mango Street" in the next few weeks ... " Escondido Public Library Turrentine Room. 7 p.m. Feb. 26: Rincon Literario -- bilingual book club discussion of "Caramelo" by Sandra Cisneros, led by Miriam Ruvinskis. Escondido Public Library Turrentine Room. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 28: Children Around the World -- "Celebrating Latino Culture... (North County Times)
Roses & raspberries Jan 22, 2007
A rose to the Escondido residents who read "The House on Mango Street" by author Sandra Cisneros before March 23, so they can participate in a citywide literary conversation. And kudos to the Escondido Public Library for encouraging this fine chapter in civic engagement and community building. (North County Times)
Escondido council OKs illegal immigration resolution; measure creates no new ordinance or policy Jan 11, 2007
announced the new book for the city's "One City, One Book" program as "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. approved a 58,320 public art consultant contract. (North County Times)
AROUND THE VALLEY Jan 4, 2007
This month s selection is Caramelo, by Sandra Cisneros. All interested persons are invited to attend. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
