Fiesta U.S.A.

Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about the different ways their neighbors celebrate or when they are exploring their own cultural identity within a larger community. This photo-essay vividly captures the joy and communal spirit of four major Latin American holidays: Day of the Dead, Las Posadas, New Year's Day, and Day of the Three Kings. Through Ancona's lens, readers see how ancient traditions are kept alive and vibrant within modern American neighborhoods. Appropriate for elementary and middle schoolers, the book emphasizes themes of belonging, family love, and the beauty of shared rituals. It serves as an excellent bridge for discussing how culture is preserved and adapted. Parents will appreciate how it moves beyond surface-level facts to show the emotional heart of these celebrations, making it a perfect choice for fostering empathy and global awareness at home.