Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro’s Shadow
From Pura Belpré Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano--best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street--comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power.
Fifteen-time Emmy Award winner and Pura Belpre honoree Sonia Manzano examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime in Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity.
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338065152
Sonia Manzano is an accomplished author, actress, and screenwriter known for her work on the beloved children's television show "Sesame Street." Born and raised in the South Bronx, Manzano draws upon her own experiences growing up in a Puerto Rican-American family in her writing. She has written numerous children's books and plays, as well as a memoir, "Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx." Manzano's latest work, "Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro's Shadow," delves into her exploration of her Cuban heritage and the impact of Fidel Castro's regime on her family. Manzano's writing is known for its honesty, humor, and poignant reflections on identity, culture, and family.