Efren Divided

Awards:   Winner of Pura Belpre Award (Author) 2021
Author:   Ernesto Cisneros
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9780062881687


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   31 March 2020
Recommended Age:   From 8 years
Format:   Hardback
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  • Winner of Pura Belpre Award (Author) 2021

Overview

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. 

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Author:   Ernesto Cisneros
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:   HarperCollins
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.80cm
Weight:   0.359kg
ISBN:  

9780062881687


ISBN 10:   006288168
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   31 March 2020
Recommended Age:   From 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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Authentically told, and interwoven with hope, strength, and beauty, Efren Divided is true to life and all too timely. A must-read for anyone with a heart. This book is a gift to the world. --Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect


In Efren Divided, Cisneros tells the story of children grown up too quickly and families unfairly separated. Efren's heartbreaking situation fills the reader with justified rage and empowering hope. This book is a call to not take the world as it is, but to fight for the world as it should be. --Adrianna Cuevas Debut author Cisneros paints a vivid and palpable #ownvoices picture of the lost childhoods as children and parents are separated due to immigration issues. But even as Efren's world seems to be crashing around him, Cisneros celebrates the kindness of the Mexican American community and its richness of food, culture, and resilient spirit.Honest and tender: a must-read. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Efren Divided can be counted among those books that will inspire young people to action, activism and change in their communities. -- e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Author, Filmmaker, NCO Co-Founder A golden door into crucial conversations we need to have in our classrooms about equity and human rights. --NoNieqa Ramos, Author of The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary and The Truth Is This book broke my heart as much as it lifted it! --Aida Salazar, critically acclaimed author of The Moon Within & Land of the Cranes A moving portrayal of the shame, fear, and uncertainty of a family ripped apart by deportation. Efren Divided eloquently defines how color doesn't matter. --Aimee Medina Ca, author of River of Love A beautifully told and important book that offers readers a heart-wrenching and authentic glimpse into today's immigration policies. Cisneros handles the timely subject matter with heart, depth and authenticity, leaving readers like me hopeful and determined to make this world a better place for all children. --Angela Cervantes, award-winning author of Gaby, Lost and Found and Lety Out Loud Authentically told, and interwoven with hope, strength, and beauty, Efren Divided is true to life and all too timely. A must-read for anyone with a heart. This book is a gift to the world. --Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect


In Efren Divided, Cisneros tells the story of children grown up too quickly and families unfairly separated. Efren's heartbreaking situation fills the reader with justified rage and empowering hope. This book is a call to not take the world as it is, but to fight for the world as it should be. --Adrianna Cuevas Debut author Cisneros paints a vivid and palpable #ownvoices picture of the lost childhoods as children and parents are separated due to immigration issues. But even as Efren's world seems to be crashing around him, Cisneros celebrates the kindness of the Mexican American community and its richness of food, culture, and resilient spirit.Honest and tender: a must-read. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Efren Divided can be counted among those books that will inspire young people to action, activism and change in their communities. -- e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Author, Filmmaker, NCO Co-Founder A golden door into crucial conversations we need to have in our classrooms about equity and human rights. --NoNieqa Ramos, Author of The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary and The Truth Is A moving portrayal of the shame, fear, and uncertainty of a family ripped apart by deportation. Efren Divided eloquently defines how color doesn't matter. --Aimee Medina Ca, author of River of Love A beautifully told and important book that offers readers a heart-wrenching and authentic glimpse into today's immigration policies. Cisneros handles the timely subject matter with heart, depth and authenticity, leaving readers like me hopeful and determined to make this world a better place for all children. --Angela Cervantes, award-winning author of Gaby, Lost and Found and Lety Out Loud This book broke my heart as much as it lifted it! --Aida Salazar, critically acclaimed author of The Moon Within & Land of the Cranes Authentically told, and interwoven with hope, strength, and beauty, Efren Divided is true to life and all too timely. A must-read for anyone with a heart. This book is a gift to the world. --Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect


Author Information

Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a Masters in 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. Efren Divided is his first book. You can visit him online at www.ernestocisneros.com.

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