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Violet Paz has just turned fifteen, a pivotal birthday in the eyes of her Cuban grandmother. Fifteen is the age when a girl enters womanhood, traditionally celebrating the occasion with a quinceañero.

But while Violet is half Cuban, she's also half Polish, and more importantly, she feels 100% American. Except for her zany family's passion for playing dominoes, smoking cigars, and dancing to Latin music, Violet knows little about Cuban culture, nada about quinces, and only tidbits about the history of Cuba.

So when Violet begrudgingly accepts Abuela's plans for a quinceañero--and as she begins to ask questions about her Cuban roots--cultures and feelings collide. The mere mention of Cuba and Fidel Castro elicits her grandparents' sadness and her father's anger. Only Violet's aunt Luz remains open-minded.

With so many divergent views, it's not easy to know what to believe. All Violet knows is that she's got to form her own opinions, even if this jolts her family into unwanted confrontations. After all, a quince girl is supposed to embrace responsibility--and to Violet that includes understanding the Cuban heritage that binds her to a homeland she's never seen.



About the Author :
Nancy Osa is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a graduate of Reed College (BA English). She has been published in national periodicals and textbooks. Her book Cuba 15 earned the Delacorte Press Prize for a First Young Adult Novel, was a Pura Belpre Honor Book, and was recognized for excellence by the American Library Association and Booklist. She is a two-time Oregon Literary Fellowship recipient and alumna of Hedgebrook Foundation. M. L. Sanchez, an accomplished audiobook narrator and author, embarked on her narrating journey in 2022. Formerly rooted in the world of finance, she made a resolute shift toward her true calling: storytelling. Her rich cultural background infuses her narrations with depth and understanding, elevating each story she tells. Passionate and dedicated, Sanchez possesses a unique ability to breathe life into every story she encounters, captivating listeners with her dynamic performances. M. L. Sanchez, an accomplished audiobook narrator and author, embarked on her narrating journey in 2022. Formerly rooted in the world of finance, she made a resolute shift toward her true calling: storytelling. Her rich cultural background infuses her narrations with depth and understanding, elevating each story she tells. Passionate and dedicated, Sanchez possesses a unique ability to breathe life into every story she encounters, captivating listeners with her dynamic performances.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798228378841
  • Publisher: Tantor Audio
  • Publisher Imprint: Tantor Audio
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 822837884X
  • Publisher Date: 31 Dec 2024
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Language: English


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