Once+Upon+a+Quinceanera



﻿ **Summary: In this book, Once Upon a Quinceanera by Julia Alvarez, a girl is learning of what it takes to be a woman and about a Quinceanera. Monica Alvarez, is the main character learns what it takes to be mis quince anos for a day, and the struggles she is having in her life. Theres confusion, and disaster that takes place planning for this every special day. In this book, is shows the struggles of being a immigrant and a super-sized american culture.**
 * Review: This book is great for kids,parents,and anyone who would like to know about how latinos celebrate there culture, in the coming of age. Also, for latinos who want to see the amount of strugle it takes to plan a Quince. It is just like a wedding except you are becoming a woman. Alvarez puts you in the life of mis quince, ( the girl having the Quinceanera) the parents and family.**