“…And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas a
chance to connect with their heritage. Writer Alvarez explores this celebration that brings a Latina girl into womanhood, attending the quince
of a young woman in Queens, and weaving in interviews with other quince girls, her own memories
of coming
of age as an immigrant, and the history
of the custom itself. …”
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