Efren Divided, Ernesto Cisneros
Efren Divided, Ernesto Cisneros
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Efren Divided

Author: Ernesto Cisneros

Narrator: Anthony Rey Perez

Unabridged: 4 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2020

Synopsis

Winner of the Pura Belpré Award!“We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness.” —Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street Efrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman—or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved.But Efrén worries about his parents; although he’s American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Amá doesn’t return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, México.Now more than ever, Efrén must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.A glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book. 

About Ernesto Cisneros

Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. He is the author of Efrén Divided, which won the Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award, and Falling Short. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National University. As an author, he believes in providing today’s youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to reflect that. You can visit him online at ernestocisneros.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ernesto on January 11, 2024

This review is actually from my daughter, who loves to read MG books. She says, "It's the best book I've ever read, and I've read just about everything out there. I could actually feel like I was inside the pages. I loved every page." I wrote the book for her... so she could see that people of color,......more

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on February 15, 2021

I originally heard about Efren Divided in a workshop that I'm helping teach soon for work. It was also awarded the Pura Belpre award this year so that further put it on my radar. This book is hard hitting, heartbreaking, but also hopeful and one that doesn't necessarily center around trauma. CW: dep......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 28, 2021

This was such a wonderful and special book, I want every middle grader (and adult) I know to read it immediately. We hear a lot about this subject online and in the news, but rarely from the point of view of someone who is living it. I am so glad I read this book and will be recommending it frequent......more

Goodreads review by Christy on November 25, 2022

4.25 stars Ugh this book hit me right in the feels. I cried more than once while listening. It was so interesting to read about this topic from the eyes of a child. It’s definitely something I would recommend to not only younger people, but all readers. Audio book source: Hoopla Story Rating: 4.25......more

Goodreads review by CW ✨ on October 05, 2020

This book literally made me cry, made my heart ache, and made me hold my breath in anticipation and fear. Efrén Divided tackles how deportation tears families apart, its impact on families - and especially young eldest siblings. - Follows Efrén, a Mexican-American boy whose Amá is deported during an......more

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