The House on Mango Street is a coming-of-age novel written by Sandra Cisneros. Set in a Latino neighborhood in Chicago, the story follows Esperanza Cordero, a young girl who dreams of escaping her impoverished surroundings. Through a series of vignettes, Cisneros explores themes of identity, gender, and the power of storytelling. The House on Mango Street is a beautifully written and poignant novel that captures the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world.