Every year, more than 400,000 American Latinas turn the magic age of 15 - a birthday that is traditionally celebrated with a coming-of-age party, the Quinceañera. Julia Alvarez spent a year attending Quinceañeras, interviewing families and party planners, researching rituals, and learning about what this rite of passage means to the girls themselves. The result is a fascinating study of the cultural and personal significance of this event in the lives of girls, families, and their communities. Once Upon a Quinceañera : Coming of Age in the USA (GT2490 .A45 2007) is available for you to check out for 4 weeks.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Once Upon a Quinceañera
Every year, more than 400,000 American Latinas turn the magic age of 15 - a birthday that is traditionally celebrated with a coming-of-age party, the Quinceañera. Julia Alvarez spent a year attending Quinceañeras, interviewing families and party planners, researching rituals, and learning about what this rite of passage means to the girls themselves. The result is a fascinating study of the cultural and personal significance of this event in the lives of girls, families, and their communities. Once Upon a Quinceañera : Coming of Age in the USA (GT2490 .A45 2007) is available for you to check out for 4 weeks.
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