Cuba 15
Every girl wants to celebrate her quinceañera, or 15th birthday, right? Not necessarily, as half-Cuban, half-Polish Violet can barely speak Spanish. As the plans move forward, Violet comes to terms with her heritage in this warm and funny novel.
Language: Spanish vocabulary featured
Book Awards: Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women Big Responsibilities Bicultural Kids Coming of Age Family and Friends Holidays and Celebrations Identity School
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: Ember
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