by Ernesto Cisneros
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.
Efrén Divided by 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.
ISBN-13: 9780062881687
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 03/31/2020
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile: 710L
Age Range: 8 - 12 YearsBISAC Categories:
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Hispanic & Latino
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - General
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Places | Mexico
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
Books - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States
LC Subjects:
-Schools -Brothers and sisters
-Mexican Americans -Twins
-Illegal aliens -Deportation