The House on Mango Street (book)

*The House on Mango Street* by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age novel that depicts the life of a young Latina girl, Esperanza, growing up in Chicago. Through a series of vignettes, it explores themes of identity, community, aspirations, and the desire for a better life. The book highlights the struggles of poverty, cultural expectations, and self-discovery, offering an honest and poetic reflection on what it means to find one’s place in the world. Its accessible storytelling makes it a meaningful exploration of personal and social growth.