My Cousin, the Quinceañera
Written by Julissa Mora
Illustrated by Julissa Mora
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
It’s time for a fiesta de quince! Get ready for a beautiful 15th birthday party filled with Latine traditions in this Step 2 Reader that includes over a dozen Spanish words or phrases!
It’s my cousin’s birthday! She’s turning fifteen and it’s tradition to have a big party called a Quinceañera! We all wear pretty dresses (my cousin’s is the prettiest!) and eat lots of yummy food and treats. We also give the birthday girl lots of presents, and there are special dances, too! This beautiful party is so much fun for everyone in the family!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Look for the Spanish version, Mi Prima, La Quinceañera.
Primary ISBN: 9780593904541
Publication Date: August 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Reader, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Quinceañera, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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