SOCIAL SCIENCES
Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane

Celebrating a Quinceañera: A Latina's Fifteenth Birthday Celebration

(4) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. In this photo-essay, ten-year-old Ariana follows the preparations for her cousin Cynthia's quinceañera, a lavish, religious coming-of-age celebration enjoyed by many Latinas. The color photos (many obviously posed) capture the excitement surrounding this event--from the planning process up through the day of the party. The text provides some history behind the traditions. Glos., ind.

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