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Author: Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the customs and traditions connected with the celebration of a Mexican-American girl's fifteenth birthday, marking her coming of age.
Author: Julia Alvarez
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2007-08-02
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 110121340X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, a “phenomenal, indispensable” (USA Today) exploration of the Latina “sweet fifteen” celebration, by the bestselling author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of Butterflies The quinceañera, a celebration of a Latina girl’s fifteenth birthday, has become a uniquely American trend. This lavish party with ball gowns, multi-tiered cakes, limousines, and extravagant meals is often as costly as a prom or a wedding. But many Latina girls feel entitled to this rite of passage, marking a girl’s entrance into womanhood, and expect no expense to be spared, even in working-class families. Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez explores the history and cultural significance of the “quince” in the United States, and the consequences of treating teens like princesses. Through her observations of a quince in Queens, interviews with other quince girls, and the memories of her own experience as a young immigrant, Alvarez presents a thoughtful and entertaining portrait of a rapidly growing multicultural phenomenon, and passionately emphasizes the importance of celebrating Latina womanhood.
Author: Monica Gomez-Hira
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2021-03-02
Total Pages: 366
ISBN-13: 0062996851
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jane the Virgin, this immediately accessible and irresistibly fun rom-com debut will spin readers into an unforgettable summer of late-night dancing, broken hearts, second chances, and telenovela twists. Carmen Aguilar just wants to make her happily ever after come true. Except apparently “happily ever after” for Carmen involves being stuck in an unpaid summer internship. Now she has to perform as a party princess! In a ball gown. During the summer. In Miami. Fine. Except that’s only the first misfortune in what’s turning out to be a summer of Utter Disaster. But if Carmen can manage dancing in the blistering heat, fending off an oh-so-unfortunately attractive ex, and stopping her spoiled cousin from ruining her own quinceañera—Carmen might just get that happily ever after—after all.
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Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781574550047
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume provides all who minister to young people with an effective blueprint for building a truly meaningful ministry
Author: Elizabeth King
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780525456384
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocuses on describing the celebration of this rite of passage in the life of a specific Mexican American girl, while also presenting historical background for the occasion.
Author: Yamile Saied Méndez
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2022-07-26
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1496737067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA whimsical romcom from the acclaimed author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick Furia, perfect for fans of The Spanish Love Deception and Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating. An accomplished young woman decides to throw herself a quinceañera (times two) for her 30th birthday after calling off her wedding, but then discovers what it really means to come into her own. “An enchanting novel overflowing with self-love and second chances.”— Kirkus Reviews A Cosmopolitan Summer Read You Need | A Goodreads Book to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | A Scary Mommy Summer Book Pick One month short of her wedding day—and her thirtieth birthday—Nadia Palacio finds herself standing up to her infuriating, cheating fiancé for the first time in . . . well, ever. But that same courage doesn’t translate to breaking the news to her Argentinian family. She’s hyperventilating before facing them when she glimpses a magazine piece about a Latina woman celebrating herself—with a second quinceañera, aka Sweet 15! And that gives Nadia a brilliant idea . . . With a wedding venue already paid for, and family from all over the world with plane tickets, Nadia is determined to create her own happily-ever-after. Since the math adds up perfectly, she’ll celebrate her treintañera, her double quinces. As the first professional in her family, raising a glass to her achievements is the best plan she’s had in years. Until she discovers that the man in charge of the venue is none other than her college fling that became far more than a fling. And he looks even more delicious than a three-tiered cake . . . Full of exuberant heart, Twice a Quinceañera is a pure delight for every woman who needs to be her own biggest fan—and who dreams of a second chance at first love. “Heartwarming…A fun, empowering romp.” — Publishers Weekly “A warm, romantic story.” – Booklist
Author: Michele Salcedo
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9780805044652
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive guide to the quincean+a1era, an all-day fifteenth birthday party that signifies a Latina's passage into womanhood, offers advice on such topics as choosing the "court of honor" and selecting invitations, dresses, and caterers. 25,000 first printing.
Author: Ilan Stavans
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ISBN-13: 9780199913701
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"An emerging field of study that explores the Hispanic minority in the United States, Latino Studies is enriched by an interdisciplinary perspective. Historians, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, linguists, as well as religion, ethnicity, and culture scholars, among others, bring a varied, multifaceted approach to the understanding of a people whose roots are all over the Americas and whose permanent home is north of the Rio Grande. Oxford Bibliographies in Latino Studies offers an authoritative, trustworthy, and up-to-date intellectual map to this ever-changing discipline."--Editorial page.
Author: Olivia Santos
Publisher:
Published: 2021-03-04
Total Pages: 100
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour darling girl is turning 15! A wonderful tradition is to celebrate her with her Quince! This notebook helps you to plan and prepare months in advance for the perfect party, be it a big or small celebration! Use this notebook to plan and then save it as a keepsake memorabilia for her years to come so she can look back on all the work and dedication that went into her special day! This day marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood, and you don't want to miss out giving her a special celebration she will remember. She will appreciate her family so much with this special notebook to commemorate the day! A Party Planning Celebration Notebook in English. 100 Beautifully Designed Pages of High Quality Paper. Front Cover has a glossy finish.
Author: Veronica Chambers
Publisher: Hyperion
Published: 2001-03-19
Total Pages: 200
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEagerly anticipating her Quinceañera, the fifteenth birthday celebration that will signify her adulthood, Marisol is troubled by a lack of money, her mother's new boyfriend, changes in her best friend, and the absence of the father she never knew.
