| Specifications | 5" X 7"; 240 pages |
| Author(s) | Emily Adler; Alex Echevarria |
| List Price | | US$ 16.99 |  | |  |
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About
the Book
Destiny Lozada is turning fifteen, and her
parents want to throw her a traditional
quinceañera,
celebrating her transition into "womanhood" with a religious ceremony,
a big expensive party, a silly dress and tiara—the works. Destiny’s
older sister calls it an antiquated, misogynistic ritual that just gives their
mother a chance to show off. As usual, Destiny is caught in the middle and
afraid to say anything. She’s not a
princesa
like her
mother imagines or an activist like her sister. So who is she? Destiny
isn’t sure yet, but she knows she’d rather be watching TV, riding
her skateboard, and confiding to her cat and her stuffed bear. She also
wouldn’t mind finding the guy of her dreams to be her escort for the
quince.
. . .
When the plans, bills, and fights start piling up, Destiny has to stop
being a spectator to "The Lozada Show" and take a stand once and for
all in her family and her life. In their first novel written together, these
talented co-authors bring a male and female perspective to the story.
