My Cousin, the Quinceañera

By Julissa Mora

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Published on Aug 12, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Published on Aug 12, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

It’s time for a fiesta de quince! Get ready for a beautiful 15th birthday party filled with Latine traditions in this Step 2 Reader that includes over a dozen Spanish words or phrases!

It’s my cousin’s birthday! She’s turning fifteen and it’s tradition to have a big party called a Quinceañera! We all wear pretty dresses (my cousin’s is the prettiest!) and eat lots of yummy food and treats. We also give the birthday girl lots of presents, and there are special dances, too! This beautiful party is so much fun for everyone in the family!

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

"[T]he simple narrative and short sentences are just right for emerging readers who require some support. The cheerful illustrations support the text and add to the festive feel." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593904534 (Paperback)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9780593904541 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9780593904558 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: K

Julissa Mora

JULISSA MORA is Cuban American, born and raised in Miami. Although she does not live there any longer, she loves going back to visit family and eat lots of Cuban food. She studied illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. It is extremely important to her to portray multicultural scenes in her illustrations that represent the real world. This is her second Step into Reading book. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family.