In “Caramelo,” Cisneros takes you on a road trip from the American city of Chicago, across the border and to Mexico City, where the protagonist Celaya visits her grandparents every summer. Many fans sitting in the wooden pews brought copies of Cisneros’ debut novel, “The House on Mango Street,” but what introduced me to the celebrated author was a later work of hers: “Caramelo,” a 2002 novel that has remained relevant because of its theme of Mexican-American identity. There, in a small yet crowded chapel, she recited one of her short stories, read a personal essay and answered questions from the audience. I recently listened to author Sandra Cisneros when she visited my university to discuss her writing.
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