How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents
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.
| Country | USA |
| Brand | Plume |
| Manufacturer | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ItemPartNumber | 9780452288300 |
| Color | Navy |
| ReleaseDate | 2008-07-29 |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| EANs | 9780452288300 |