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Ernesto cisneros efren divided6/9/2023 ![]() While Amá’s return is uncertain, Efrén decides if running for class president against his best friend is the best thing for him. Efrén embarks on a journey into Mexico where he meets a friendly taxi man, Lalo, who helps him find his way to his mother. After Amá gets deported, Efrén is unable to concentrate and unable to meet his school responsibilities. One day on their way to school, Efrén’s best friend, David, decides he wants to run for school president. Amá’s absence disrupts the family’s routine and Efrén finds himself responsible for his two younger siblings while Apá works countless, sleepless nights to send Amá money for her return. ![]() When Amá goes out to interview for a different job she is caught by ICE and is immediately deported to Tijuana, Mexico. While Efrén is a U.S Citizen, his parents are undocumented and the possibility of them being deported hangs over Efrén each night his Amá out late working–afraid she might not return. ![]() ![]() ![]() Efrén refers to Amá as Soperwoman, after her Mexican sopes, for being able to whip up culinary miracles from the very little they have. In the novel, Amá works as well as takes care of household responsibilities and Apá goes off to work. **Originally published in Latinxs in Kid Lit**Įrnesto Cisneros’ Efrén Divided (2020) centers Efrén Nava, a young Mexican-American boy who lives with his parents and two siblings in Highland, California. ![]()
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