Efren Divided // Author Interview with Ernesto Cisneros
Release Date: 01/04/2022
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Joining me on this episode is Ernesto Cisneros. He is a proud parent, proud teacher, and proud author of the book Efren Divided. In Efren Divided, a 12 year old boy's life is turned upside down when his mom is deported and he is left to fend for himself, take care of his siblings, while his dad takes a second job, with the hope that the mother will be able to return. We discussed how one student led to the creation of the book, how readers can feel valued through storytelling, how Ernesto's personal connections influenced the characters in the story, student and faculty mental health, and what...
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info_outlineJoining me on this episode is Ernesto Cisneros. He is a proud parent, proud teacher, and proud author of the book Efren Divided. In Efren Divided, a 12 year old boy's life is turned upside down when his mom is deported and he is left to fend for himself, take care of his siblings, while his dad takes a second job, with the hope that the mother will be able to return. We discussed how one student led to the creation of the book, how readers can feel valued through storytelling, how Ernesto's personal connections influenced the characters in the story, student and faculty mental health, and what it’s like growing up with a sense of disentitlement. Ernesto also gives a brief synopsis of his second book and reveals the cover!
Instagram: @cisne.writes
Twitter:@author.cisneros
https://www.ernestocisneros.com/
Efren Divided is available everywhere you purchase books.
This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.