Efrén Divided

"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

Efr n Nava's Am is his Superwoman--or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Am and Ap work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efr n and his younger siblings Max and M a feel safe and loved.

But Efr n worries about his parents; although he's American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Am doesn't return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, M xico.

Now more than ever, Efr n 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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 03/31/2020
ISBN: 9780062881687
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 160
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2020
Booklist 02/01/2020 pg. 43
School Library Journal 02/28/2020 pg. 1