Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ernesto Cisneros is an educator and the award-winning author of Efrén Divided, which received national acclaim for its “honest depiction of characters” with whom young adults can identify. It is the winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Medal (2020). His follow-up book, Falling Short, has received two International Latino Book awards.
Students from Key Middle School provided questions to the author, ranging from the writing process to immigration, leading to a lively discussion.
0:00 - Intro
1:35 Overview of "Efren Divided"
2:15 Key MS Student Questions
10:20 Why Representation is Important
12:44 Student Thoughts of "Efren Divided" Roll-In
14:23 Key MS Student Questions part 2
20:46 Phone Questions
23:54 Overview of "Falling Short"
27:03 Writing Process
28:18 Thank You
29:12 Credits
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Ernesto Cisneros is an educator and the award-winning author of Efrén Divided, which received national acclaim for its “honest depiction of characters” with whom young adults can identify. It is the winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Medal (2020). His follow-up book, Falling Short, has received two International Latino Book awards.
Students from Key Middle School provided questions to the author, ranging from the writing process to immigration, leading to a lively discussion.
0:00 - Intro
1:35 Overview of "Efren Divided"
2:15 Key MS Student Questions
10:20 Why Representation is Important
12:44 Student Thoughts of "Efren Divided" Roll-In
14:23 Key MS Student Questions part 2
20:46 Phone Questions
23:54 Overview of "Falling Short"
27:03 Writing Process
28:18 Thank You
29:12 Credits
Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 10th largest school district. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. On this channel, we share stories that showcase this mission and feature the students, staff and community members that make it all happen.
For more information visit our website www.fcps.edu
Facebook facebook.com/fcpsva
Twitter twitter.com/fcpsnews
Instagram instagram.com/fairfaxcountypublicschools
Channel 21 Livestream https://www.fcps.edu/tv
YouTube youtube.com/user/FairfaxCountySchools
