{"product_id":"efren-divided","title":"Efrén Divided","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Pura Belpr  Award \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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 \u003cem\u003eThe House on Mango Street\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfr 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow more than ever, Efr n must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCisneros, Ernesto:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Cisneros\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. \u003cem\u003eEfrén Divided \u003c\/em\u003eis 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. 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 ref lect that. You can visit him online at www.ernestocisneros.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50594030518546,"sku":"9780062881694","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e79d126e-5415-4c45-a6b2-47c3b31695e2.jpg?v=1732125690","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/efren-divided","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}