My Sister’s Quinceañera
Written by Delia Ruiz
Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister-and that she’ll have her own quinceañera one day! With backmatter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt picture book is a tribute to family and tradition.
The only person more excited for Erika’s quinceañera is her little sister Natalia! As the family busily sets up decorations, cooks traditional foods, and finalizes every detail, Natalia helps Erika get ready, imagining her own future quinceañera. But when the party finally arrives, Natalia feels a mix of excitement and loneliness as Erika is swept up in the festivities with guests and her court. Now that Erika is considered an adult, will their special bond remain?
También disponible en Español, La Quinceañera de mi Hermana.
Primary ISBN: 9780593482247
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Quinceañera, Coming of Age, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words
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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