Series foreword / by Ilan Stavans
Introduction
Quinceañera debutante : rites and regalia of American debdom / by Karal Ann Marling
La quinceañera : making gender and ethnic identities / by Karen Mary Dávalos
The power of ritual in the Chicano community : a young woman's status and expanding family ties / by Ruth Horowitz
From church blessing to quinceañera Barbie : America as "spiritual benefactor" in la quinceañera / by Kristen Deiter
Becoming a mujercita : rituals, fiestas, and religious discourses / by Valentina Napolitano
Performances of race, culture, class, and religion in the Sommerville community / by Sara Arcaya
Give us this day / by Judith Ortiz-Cofer
La bendición / by Julia Alvarez
A conversation with Francisca "Panchita" Dávila.