{"product_id":"dreaming-of-a-quinceaera-9781338894950","title":"Dreaming of a Quincea?era","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Proudest Blue \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name \u003c\/i\u003e-- a warm tale about celebrating sisterly love, family, and quincea?eras by Pura Belpr? winner, Yamile Saied M?ndez! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo sisters, Ellie and Isabella, have been dreaming of Isabella's quincea?era 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Yamile Saied M?ndez has crafted a beautiful ode to sisterly love and the magic of quincea?eras. Acclaimed illustrator Christine Almeda's bright and colorful art brings a lively energy to this sweet story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamile (sha-MEE-lay) Saied M?ndez is the author of \u003ci\u003eBlizzard Besties\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRandom Acts of Kittens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWish Upon a Stray\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eFuria\u003c\/i\u003e, a Reese's YA Book Club selection and winner of a Pura Belpr? 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristine Almeda is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator from New Jersey. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLolo's Sari-sari Store \u003c\/i\u003eby Sophia N. Lee and \u003ci\u003eMaya and the Robot \u003c\/i\u003eby 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51201680965906,"sku":"9781338894950","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2d519eef-cf23-4f45-8e91-15b06b85dd25.jpg?v=1744919152","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dreaming-of-a-quinceaera-9781338894950","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}