Sonia Manzano is een gevierde actrice en schrijfster, bekend om haar iconische rol als Maria in de langlopende kinderprogramma 'Sesamstraat'. Haar bijdragen aan de show reikten verder dan acteren, aangezien ze ook haar talenten als scenarioschrijfster inzette en daarvoor talloze onderscheidingen ontving. Naast haar televisiecarrière heeft Manzano zich ook toegelegd op theateroptredens, met deelnames aan producties die door critici werden geprezen, en schreef ze voor andere kinderprogramma's. Als auteur heeft ze zich gericht op het creëren van kinderliteratuur, waarbij haar boeken vaak thema's als familie en culturele identiteit verkennen, met als doel om jonge lezers een liefde voor lezen bij te brengen.
The book features an engaging bilingual story that encourages interaction, created by Emmy Award winner Sonia Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street. Inspired by her animated series Alma's Way, it offers a delightful blend of English and Spanish, making it an ideal choice for young readers to explore language and culture while enjoying a heartwarming narrative.
The narrative explores the profound effects of the 1959 Cuban Revolution through the eyes of four children—Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan—each from distinct backgrounds. As they navigate a transformed world, their individual stories intertwine, reflecting their journeys across Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. This inspiring tale highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that persist amidst historical upheaval, emphasizing shared humanity during tumultuous times.
Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street 's beloved character Maria, brings warmth and wit to this timely picture book that looks across cultures and generations to celebrate what unites us, wherever we come from.Manzano's lyrical prose combined with stunning photography of people from dozens of countries around the world explores how all of our lives are enriched by our geographic and cultural diversity. Kids see how people around the world look, dress, and spend their day, and learn that what we enjoy and value--friends, family, food, play--may sometimes look different, but deep down is the same wherever you go.This lovely picture book from a first-generation American affirms our common humanity as it presents the glorious similarities and differences that connect us all. It's a charming book to share with friends and family and to read aloud with little ones. It has an inspiring With laugher and love, we can help bring a world together.