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. · Ernesto Cisneros’ Efrén Divided () centers Efrén Nava, a young Mexican-American boy who lives with his parents and two siblings in Highland, California. In the novel, Amá works as well as takes care of household responsibilities and Apá goes off to work. Efrén refers to Amá as Soperwoman, after her Mexican sopes, for being able to whip up culinary miracles from the very little . Efren Divided takes readers inside a family struggling with poverty and deportation. While heartbreaking at times, the author balances a tough and frightening subject with love. I was pulled into Efren’s world and came away with a better appreciation of my own community and students. This book is so well-written and touching. Read it/5().
Author Ernesto Cisneros takes us into the story behind the story of his debut novel, EFRÉN DIVIDED, a story of immigration, love, and bltadwin.ruén Nava's Amá. Efrén Divided. Written by Ernesto Cisneros. Published by Quill Tree Books. Buy on bltadwin.ru Buy on Amazon. Prices as of Oct Retail. $ Bookshop. $ Efren Divided, Hardcover by Cisneros, Ernesto, ISBN X, ISBN , Brand New, Free shipping in the US While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrâen Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico.
OUR TWO CENTS: Ernesto Cisneros’ Efrén Divided () centers Efrén Nava, a young Mexican-American boy who lives with his parents and two siblings in Highland, California. In the novel, Amá works as well as takes care of household responsibilities and Apá goes off to work. Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. Share. Images. Item #27A3 in 4th Graders November Also Available in Item #23D1 in Celebrating Diversity Fall; Item #32Y4 in Arrow. Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. Efrén Divided is his first book. 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.
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