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Sandra Cisneros on reading books to become a better writer

Por: The Boston Globe Life October 07, 2022

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“” is Sandra Cisneros’s first poetry collection in 28 years. That may be because the best-selling author has been busy publishing novels, short story collections, and essays. She won prestigious awards and started foundations to nurture young writers. And the Chicago native moved to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, the country of her ancestors.BOOKS: What did you bring to read on your book tour this fall?CISNEROS: As I go I buy books. In... + full article



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