Artist

Sandra is the founder of the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Foundation, the Elvira Cisneros Foundation and the Macondo Foundation, all of which work on behalf of creative writers. Recipient of numerous awards including a MacArthur and author of novels: The House on Mango Street and Caramelo, short stories: Woman Hollering Creek, and poetry collections: My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman. She is currently at work on several writing projects including Writing in My Pajamas, essays, Tango for Tongele, Infinito, stories and a children's book, Bravo, Bruno. She makes her home in San Antonio, TX.