Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. 304 p. HarperCollins Publishers, March 15, 2022. 9780062881724.
Waiting on Wednesday features Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. Mr. Cisneros' debut novel, Efrén Divided won the 2021 Pura Belpré Award. The cover of Falling Short was revealed late last month on Mr. Schu Reads blog. The author described his book to Mr. Schu: The front cover shows best friends, Isaac and Marco, who have big plans for sixth grade. Academically-gifted Marco (on the right) plans on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team—despite being the shortest boy in middle school. On the other hand, basketball prodigy Isaac (on the left) plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork in hopes of stopping his parents from arguing.
No pressure, right?
Both boys are going to need each to keep them from “falling short?” But will it be enough?
Falling Short will be published March 15, 2022.
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