Every Cinco de Mayo, Rosa and her family cheer at a parade and enjoy delicious Mexican food. But what exactly is Cinco de Mayo? Although many people think May fifth marks Mexico’s independence, the holiday is actually the anniversary of a decisive battle against foreign occupiers. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by many. Follow Rosa, a vivacious Mexican-American girl from California, as she learns about he heritage and celebrates the holiday with her family, friends, and community.

Related: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico, Nonfiction

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• ISBN: 9780823421077
• Authors: Dian Hoyt Goldsmith; Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane; Migdale, Lawrence
• Published: 2008, Holiday House
• Themes: Community, Culture, diversity, Family, heritage, History, traditions
• Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico, Nonfiction
• No. of pages: 30