6/23/2023 0 Comments Efren divided book cover![]() ![]() ![]() 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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