Dreaming of a Quinceañera

de Yamile Saied Méndez (auteur), Christine Almeda (illustrateur)

Maison d'édition : Scholastic Inc.

avril 2025

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Perfect for fans of The Proudest Blue and Alma and How She Got Her Name - a warm tale about celebrating sisterly love, family, and quinceaneras by Pura Belpre winner, Yamile Saied Mendez!

Two sisters, Ellie and Isabella, have been dreaming of Isabella's quinceanera for months and now the day is finally here. The house is bustling with preparations for the party and Ellie is determined to help make her big sister's day as special as possible. But making flower arrangements is harder than Ellie expected and decorating the cake almost ends in disaster! Will Ellie be able to do something special for Isabella before the party is over?

Award-winning author Yamile Saied Mendez has crafted a beautiful ode to sisterly love and the magic of quinceaneras. Acclaimed illustrator Christine Almeda's bright and colorful art brings a lively energy to this sweet story.

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Yamile Saied Méndez (auteur)

Née à Rosario en Argentine, Yamile Saied Méndez est aujourd'hui diplômée en économie et en arts et vit dans l'Utah. Fondatrice du collectif féministe Las Musas, elle est également autrice de romans pour enfants, adolescents et adultes. Son roman Furia (Slalom, 2022) a reçu la médaille d'or Pura Belpré, un prix qui récompense la représentation de la culture Latino dans la littérature.
Christine Almeda (Illustré par)

Christine Almeda is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator from New Jersey. She is also the illustrator of Lolo’s Sari-sari Store by Sophia N. Lee and Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing. Christine believes that through the power of creativity and storytelling, art can make life more beautiful. Visit her at ChristineAlmeda.com or @eychristine.