"When I Was Puerto Rican" is a nonfiction book by Esmeralda Santiago published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in 1994. The book, written in English, is a personal memoir that falls under the genres of biography & autobiography and social science. It explores topics related to ethnic studies, Hispanic American studies, and personal narratives, spanning across 304 pages in a trade paperback format. The book is intended for an adult audience and provides insight into the author's experiences growing up in Puerto Rico."