Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana,
California, where he still teaches. He holds an English degree from the
University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California
State University, Long Beach; as well as a Master of Fine Arts in
Creative Writing from National University. As an author, he believes in
providing today’s youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom
they can identify. Efrén Divided has garnered 4 Starred Reviews, An
Indies Introduce/Next Pick, Amazon Top MG of 2020 So Far list, and is a
ProjectLit Selection. He is represented by Deborah Warren of East West Lit.Agency.