More than ever, he must channel his inner Soperboy to help keep his family together.Įfrén Divided is a story about family, friendship, and tearing down the walls being built between us all. When disaster strikes, Efrén is faced with crossing the border alone to see Amá. At the same time as Apá takes an extra job to earn the money needed to get her back, Efrén struggles to look after Max and Mía, while also dealing with schoolwork, his best friend’s probably-doomed campaign for class president, and his fears about what might happen to his family next. Now it’s up to Efrén to be brave and figure out how to act soper himself. Sure enough, Efrén’s worst nightmare comes true one day when Amá doesn't return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, México. And according to the neighborhood talk, or local chisme, families like his are in great danger. Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings, Max and Mía, feel safe and loved.īut Efrén worries about his parents although he’s American-born, his parents are undocumented. He has to share a mattress with his younger brother and sister. Efrén Nava's Amá is his Superwoman-or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Efrn might not have many of the things other children enjoy.
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