Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago (born May 17, 1948) is a Puerto Rican author known for her narrative memoirs and trans-cultural writing. Her impact extends beyond cultivating narratives as she paves the way for more coming-of-age stories about being a Latina in the United States, alongside navigating cultural dissonance through acculturation.
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Santiago at the 2023 Texas Book Festival. | |
| Born | May 17, 1948 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | writer, actress |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Alma mater | Sarah Lawrence College, Harvard University |
| Notable works | When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, The Turkish Lover, Conquistadora |
| Spouse | Frank Cantor |
| Children | Lucas Cantor |
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