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A review by andreatypesbraille
Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros
5.0
This was a heartbreaking read, with an incredible perspective.
Efren is a 6th grader in southern California. He lives in a studio apartment with his mom, dad, and younger twin siblings, Mia and Max. Both of his parents are undocumented immigrants, his mom having come across the border with a coyote, and his dad crossed the border with temporary visa papers.
Efren knows his family is poor, but he sees the "milagros" his mother creates, like her sopes, which leads to Efren calling her "Soperwoman".
When is mother is deported as a result of an ICE raid, Efren steps into a greater role, taking care of his younger siblings, looking after their home, helping his dad as he works overnights as well as his regular dayshifts.
I absolutely loved reading Efren's story. Though it's fiction, it's clearly based on the realities that many face currently. I think this is a great introduction to the complicated issue of immigration for any age of reader, as it provides one of the, I believe, most common scenarios where this is an issue. Parents, seeking a better life for their children.
Efren is a 6th grader in southern California. He lives in a studio apartment with his mom, dad, and younger twin siblings, Mia and Max. Both of his parents are undocumented immigrants, his mom having come across the border with a coyote, and his dad crossed the border with temporary visa papers.
Efren knows his family is poor, but he sees the "milagros" his mother creates, like her sopes, which leads to Efren calling her "Soperwoman".
When is mother is deported as a result of an ICE raid, Efren steps into a greater role, taking care of his younger siblings, looking after their home, helping his dad as he works overnights as well as his regular dayshifts.
I absolutely loved reading Efren's story. Though it's fiction, it's clearly based on the realities that many face currently. I think this is a great introduction to the complicated issue of immigration for any age of reader, as it provides one of the, I believe, most common scenarios where this is an issue. Parents, seeking a better life for their children.