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Episode 162 - Efrin Divided by Ernesto Cisneros

Book Club for Kids | Nov 11 2026 | 00:24:09

Readers from Atwater Elementary School in Los Angeles discuss #immigration raids in Ernesto Cisneros' middle grade novel "Efrin Divided." The kids have lots of questions for the author and hear a short reading from the book by actor Jonathan Medina. Kitty Felde hosts.

Favorite Books from Atwater Elementary:

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Kate DiCamillo

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling

The Wild Robot - Peter Brown

DnDoggos: Get the Party Started  - Scout Underhill

Five Worlds - Mark and Alexis Siegel

Ernesto Cisneros' Favorite Book

Maniac Magee - Jerry Spinelli

Jonathan Medina's Favorite Book

The Phantom Tollbooth - Jules Pfeiffer

COME SEE ME at NCSS, the National Council for the Social Studies. Friday, December 4, 2026. Hyatt Regency Chicago.