Everything you need to understand or teach Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros.
Ernesto Cisneros’s third person limited narrative, Efrén Divided, is a coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Efrén Nava as he navigates losing his mother and running for class president. The novel is primarily set in present-day California. The author explores themes of family, prejudice, and identity, amongst others.