If books were basketball, author Ernesto Cisneros just made a slam dunk.' - Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect 'A beautiful Latinx novel about friendship, determination, and the gift of self-acceptance. A narrative slam dunk for fans of Donna Barba Higuera and Meg Medina., 'Cisneros always writes characters full of foibles and humor and human warmth, and he really knows his basketball.' - Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpré-winning author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe 'With characters so true to life that they practically jump off the page, Falling Short is the perfect balance of humor and heart. Cisneros knocks down a game winner with Falling Short., Told through animated alternating first-person chapters, Cisneros's story not only captures the anxiety-and at times, humor-of trying to measure up to expectations, it also tackles delicate subject matter, such as parental absence and alcohol reliance, with profound sensitivity and nuance. Meanwhile, academically gifted Marco plans on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team.A beautiful Latinx novel about friendship, determination, and the gift of self-acceptance. Better grades will surely stop Isaac’s parents from arguing all the time.

This year, athletically gifted Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. But it won’t change things at home-not without each other’s help. Pura Belpré Award–winning author Ernesto Cisneros is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who seem like they couldn’t be more different, but who have more in common than they realize.īest friends Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives.

In his sophomore novel, Pura Belpré Award–winning author Ernesto Cisneros brings laughs, real-world issues, and tons of heart in equal measure to the story of two close friends who must rely on each other to become the versions of themselves they want to be. Hardy DIG Little Free Library Book Donation Lexington Elementary 2022 Summer Reading List Upcoming Fall 2022 Releases - Preorder Now!

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros