Once upon a Quinceanera : Coming of Age in the USA

English

ISBN: 0452288304

EAN: 9780452288300

Category: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 07/29/2008

Age Range: 18-UP

Synopsis: The bestselling author of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents explores the phenomenon of the Latina sweet 15 celebration. An enlightening and entertaining portrait of contemporary Latino culture, this work also takes a critical look at the social consequences of the quince parties.

Awards: National Book Critics Circle Awards – null 

Excerpt: Unknown Property Excerpt

Once upon a Quinceanera : Coming of Age in the USA

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.64 inches

Width: 5.36 inches

Length: 8.0 inches

Weight: 8.82 oz

Pages: 288