Laura Esquivel

Laura Esquivel is a Latina author known for her novel Like Water for Chocolate, which gained international attention and combines magical realism with narrative devices used by renowned Latin American authors.

Novelist

September 30, 1950

Libra

74

Mexico City, Mexico

Laura Esquivel is a celebrated Mexican novelist and screenwriter, most notably recognized for her 1989 novel, “Like Water for Chocolate.” This novel masterfully blends magical realism with narrative techniques reminiscent of those employed by esteemed Latin American authors such as Alejo Carpentier, Gabriel García Márquez, and Isabel Allende. The book was later transformed into a highly successful foreign film in the United States. Esquivel’s other literary works include “The Law of Love,” “Malinche,” and “Pierced by the Sun,” earning her numerous accolades, including the Mexican National Literature Award. Besides her writing career, Esquivel is a skilled opera singer and has composed music for various films, including the score for the film adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate.” She is also a passionate advocate for literacy and actively supports educational initiatives in Mexico.