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000313639 1001_ $$aAlvarez, Julia.
000313639 24510 $$aOnce upon a quinceañera :$$bcoming of age in the USA /$$cJulia Alvarez.
000313639 260__ $$aNew York :$$bViking,$$c2007.
000313639 300__ $$a278 p. ;$$c22 cm.
000313639 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [277]-278).
000313639 520__ $$aThe quinceañera, the fifteenth birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must-haves for a "quince" are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas a chance to connect with their heritage. Writer Alvarez explores this celebration that brings a Latina girl into womanhood, attending the quince of a young woman in Queens, and weaving in interviews with other quince girls, her own memories of coming of age as an immigrant, and the history of the custom itself. The result is an enlightening, accessible, and entertaining portrait of contemporary Latino culture.--From publisher description.
000313639 650_0 $$aQuinceañera (Social custom)$$zUnited States.
000313639 650_0 $$aHispanic Americans$$xSocial life and customs.
000313639 650_0 $$aHispanic Americans$$xRites and ceremonies.
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