The novel tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a Mexican American girl coming of age in a Latino enclave in Chicago, observing her family and community as she decides who she wants to be. Cisneros ...

The modern classic follows the story of Esperanza Cordero and her coming-of-age in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago. More than 7 million copies of the novel have been sold, and it has been translated ...

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The John Paul DeJoria Vocational Skills Center opened Friday at the Esperanza Community. Its goal is to “host a new approach to homelessness services” by offering vocational training and ...

Author tour. (Mar.) Esperanza Cordero, a girl coming of age in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago, uses poems and stories to express thoughts and emotions about her oppressive environment.

Dhenmark Francisco, 28, of Toms River, and Jovi Esperanza, 31, of Beachwood, were each charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident that took place in Berkeley Township on Oct ...

West Side residents of all ages gathered at Rinconcito de Esperanza to build an altar for an annual Día de los Muertos tribute to departed loved ones, friends and ancestors. It was the end of ...

La Esperanza was founded in 1996 by three nuns to aid the growing Latino immigrant community in Sussex County, Delaware. The organization, which means "The Hope," provided vital services such as ...

Over two decades into her celebrated career, American bassist, vocalist, and composer Esperanza Spalding continues to defy what it is to be a 'jazz' musician in the 21st century. In the past few ...

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The novel tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a Mexican American girl coming of age in a Latino enclave in Chicago, observing her family and community as she decides who she wants to be.