62 ratings | 38 reviews | avg rating:4.89

Ernesto Cisneros’s Followers (238)

Ernesto’s Bookshelves

to-read (105)
currently-reading (1)
read (59)
best-books (14)
favorite-books (15)
latinx (3)

Ernesto’s Friends (106)

spring ~♡

1,288 books | 1,320 friends

Kara

7,116 books | 677 friends

Sierra Dertinger

2,256 books | 248 friends

Vanessa Riley

64 books | 811 friends

Suzy Davies

4,628 books | 4,871 friends

Ryan

373 books | 152 friends

Josh

426 books | 465 friends

Donna Foster

2,291 books | 5,001 friends

More friends…

Ernesto Cisneros

Goodreads Author

Born

Santa Ana, The United States

Website

https://www.ernestocisneros.com/

Twitter

Author_Cisneros

Genre

Children's, Young Adult, Contemporary

Influences

PAULO COELHO, MARIA ELENA VIRAMONTES, JUNOT DIAZ, MEG MEDINA, MARIA EL ...more

Member Since

March 2018

edit data

Ernesto Cisneros is a veteran English teacher currently serving the colorful city of Santa Ana, California. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from National University.

Whenever his knees will allow it, he enjoys playing basketball, running, and swimming. He likes to read contemporary books with realistic characters and meaningful storylines full of heart. He is an avid music and ketchup lover, and he still follows the Lakers—even post Kobe.

As a writer, he believes in providing today’s youth with honest depictions of characters with whom they can identify. He believes the real world is f ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Ernesto Cisneros questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Ernesto Cisneros’s books

Average rating: 4.22 · 8,105 ratings · 1,370 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Efrén Divided 4.28 avg rating — 5,928 ratings — published 2020 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Falling Short 4.06 avg rating — 2,169 ratings — published 2022 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Queso, Just in Time 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — expected publication 2026 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	NOT MINE by Juan Nepote, Blas Perla, Dolores Garnica it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poesía 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Ernesto Cisneros…

Ernesto is Currently Reading

Ernesto Cisneros is currently reading

Jiu-Jitsu Girl

by Jennifer Dutton

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Oct 07, 2022 06:41PM

rss
Ernesto’s Recent Updates

Ernesto Cisneros liked Kelly E.'s review of Queso, Just in Time: "This was a sweet, travel-back-in-time story about a boy wishing he knew his father better. And one night on a full moon, his wish is granted. Themes of grief, identity, family, Mexican-American culture, and the courage to believe in yourself are expl" Read more of this review »
Sep 04, 2025 09:38AM · see review
Ernesto Cisneros entered a giveaway The Visitors (Tales From Cabin 23, #3) by Yamile Saied Méndez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jul 28, 2025 07:00PM · like · see giveaway · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Visitors by Yamile Saied Méndez. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Visitors by Yamile Saied Méndez <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Ernesto Cisneros answered Maddie's question: Asking another question, but in times like these, is it important to read Efren Divided? Unfortunately, there are thousands of kiddos experiencing the struggles as Efren from my book, Efren Divided. I wish it weren't so. Hopefully, reading the book will help readers feel encouraged... help them feel less alone.
Jan 17, 2025 12:54PM · 2 likes · like
Ernesto Cisneros wants to read Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead by Yamile Saied Méndez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 26, 2024 10:58AM · 2 likes · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Girl Scouts by Yamile Saied Méndez. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Girl Scouts by Yamile Saied Méndez <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Ernesto Cisneros rated a book it was amazing Queso, Just in Time by Ernesto Cisneros (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 10, 2024 03:59PM · 1 like · like
Ernesto Cisneros rated a book it was amazing The Beautiful Game by Yamile Saied Méndez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Mar 10, 2024 09:51PM · 2 likes · like
Ernesto Cisneros wants to read The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Mar 10, 2024 09:48PM · 2 likes · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Ernesto Cisneros rated a book it was amazing Vega's Piece of the Sky by Jennifer Torres	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
“Thoroughly engaging! Vega's Piece of the Sky is a delightful adventure story filled with memorable characters that will have you cheering and biting your nails.” ...more
Feb 13, 2024 11:12AM · 5 likes · like · see review
Ernesto Cisneros rated a book it was amazing Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This review is actually from my daughter, who loves to read MG books. She says, "It's the best book I've ever read, and I've read just about everything out there. I could actually feel like I was inside the pages. I loved every page." I wrote the book ...more
Jan 11, 2024 07:10PM · 144 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Ernesto Cisneros rated a book it was amazing My So-Called Family by Gia Gordon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Poignant, powerful, and brilliantly crafted. I couldn’t put this book down. This story is narrated authentically and respectfully… a true love letter to all kiddos searching for a place to call home. This this book will stay with you long after you p ...more
Dec 26, 2023 04:58PM · 3 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of My So-Called Family by Gia Gordon. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — My So-Called Family by Gia Gordon <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Ernesto's books…

Quotes by Ernesto Cisneros (?)

“They tried to bury us . . . but they didn’t know we were seeds?”
― Ernesto Cisneros, Efrén Divided

0 likes

“turn to the trophies in my room. Spelling bee champion, Principal’s Honor Roll, Top Reader, Times Table Titan, Principal’s Choice Award—all geek awards, nothing my dad can brag about.”
― Ernesto Cisneros, Falling Short

0 likes

Polls

What book should we read in September?

You may write in titles, provided the book is a 2021 Newbery contender and already published.

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson

37 votes 24.7%

Quintessence by Jess Redman

27 votes 18.0%

Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros

21 votes 14.0%

Wink by Rob Harrell

18 votes 12.0%

Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (write-in)

14 votes 9.3%

Leaving Lymon by Lesa Cline-Ransome

13 votes 8.7%

Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

10 votes 6.7%

Quintessence by Jess Redman (write-in)

2 votes 1.3%

Efrén Divided (write-in)

2 votes 1.3%

The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead (write-in)

2 votes 1.3%

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... (write-in)

1 vote 0.7%

Clan by Sigmund Brouwer (write-in)

1 vote 0.7%

Show Me a Sign (write-in)

1 vote 0.7%

Quintessence (write-in)

1 vote 0.7%

150 total votes

4 comments

More...

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
Equity and Inclus...: American Library Awards, January 24, 2021	7	9	Jul 07, 2021 06:24PM
Around the Year i...: Best Books of October 2021	30	233	Jan 16, 2022 03:42PM
A Million More Pages: Audiobooks	21	56	Dec 01, 2022 01:03PM
Nothing But Readi...: Serious Readers Challenge 2022 - Level 2	54	510	Dec 04, 2022 12:37PM
2025 Reading Chal...: Melissa (ladybug)'s reading list	13	41	Dec 08, 2022 06:57PM
2025 Reading Chal...: Shelley's 2022 Reading Challenge - 60+ Books	9	48	Jan 01, 2023 02:45PM
2025 Reading Chal...: Diversity in Reading - 2022	404	527	Jan 02, 2023 05:00AM
A Million More Pages: Tim Curry Movie Challenge	48	96	Jan 22, 2023 10:57AM
Crazy Challenge C...: 2022 Countdown	244	143	May 12, 2025 07:40AM

More…