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by Yamile Saied Méndez (Author), Christine Almeda (Illustrator)
Una entrañable historia sobre la celebración del amor fraternal, la familia y las quinceañeras escrita por Yamile Saied Méndez, ganadora del premio Pura Belpré! Perfecta para los amantes de The Proudest Blue y Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre.
Las hermanas Ellie e Isabella han estado soñando durante meses con la quinceañera de esta última y finalmente ha llegado el día. Todos están ocupados en los preparativos para la fiesta y Ellie está decidida a ayudar a que la fiesta de su hermana mayor sea lo más especial posible. Pero hacer arreglos florales es más difícil de lo que Ellie esperaba y decorar el pastel casi termina en un desastre! Podrá Ellie hacer algo especial por Isabella antes de que termine la fiesta?Perfect for fans of The Proudest Blue and Alma and How She Got Her Name -- a warm tale about celebrating sisterly love, family, and quinceañeras by Pura Belpré winner, Yamile Saied Méndez!Two sisters, Ellie and Isabella, have been dreaming of Isabella's quinceañera 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?Author Biography
Yamile (sha-MEE-lay) Saied Méndez is the author of Blizzard Besties, Random Acts of Kittens, Wish Upon a Stray, and many other books for young readers, including Furia, a Reese's YA Book Club selection and winner of a Pura Belpré YA Author Medal. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, and now lives in Utah with her family. A Walter Dean Myers Grant recipient, she is also a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Connect with her at yamilesmendez.com.
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.
