Winner of the Pura Belpr Award "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. Author: Ernesto CisnerosPublisher: Quill Tree BooksPublished: 03/31/2020Pages: 272Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.80w x 1.10dISBN: 9780062881687Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.5Point Value: 6Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 508863 / Efren DividedAward: Pura Belpre Award - WinnerReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 160Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2020Booklist 02/01/2020 pg. 43School Library Journal 02/28/2020 pg. 1Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average
