On how her mother influenced her future creative direction in “Interview with Sandra Cisneros” in Latino Book Review (2018 Oct 1).I’m certain without my mom, I wouldn’t have been an artist today. At home we drew murals, created puppet shows, had craft hours, went to the library, visited museums. I am grateful my mom was a frustrated artist. In crowded, poor schools, an overwhelmed teacher can’t always help us discover what our gifts are. I think we are all gifted as children, but we aren’t gifted with the same gifts.Sandra Cisneros (born December 20, 1954) is an American writer.