A Home in the Heart: The Story of Sandra Cisneros (World Writers)
Grade 6-9–While this biography is informative, the writing is dry and uninteresting. The author discusses Cisneros's personal experiences that are the source of much of her writing and explains her efforts to write poetry and fiction. Yet, while the subject's life is full of ups and downs, vibrant and dark circumstances, this book fails to engage readers. It reads like a disjointed list of facts rather than a unified narrative. Brackett cites many of Cisneros's own speeches and writings, and sources are documented. A few black-and-white photos of uneven quality are included. Overall, this title will inform readers about the writer's life, accomplishments, and struggles, and would be used strictly for reports.–Joel Bangilan, Houston Public Library, TX