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Coming Up Cuban (Sp Tk) - by Sonia Manzano (Paperback)

Coming Up Cuban (Sp Tk) - by  Sonia Manzano (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p></p>En vísperas de un cambio de régimen en Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema y Juan encuentran su lugar en un mundo que ha cambiado para siempre. Vemos los duraderos efectos de una revolución en La Habana, en el campo, en Miami y en Nueva York, en medio de un tórrido momento histórico. A través de estas historias cortas se nos recuerda que al margen de los tiempos que nos toquen vivir, todos estamos conectados para siempre en nuestra humanidad.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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sonia Manzano has affected the lives of millions since the early 1970s, as the actress who defined the role of Maria on the acclaimed television series <i>Sesame Street</i>. Sonia has won fifteen Emmy Awards for her television writing and is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Arts and Sciences. <i>People</i> magazine named Sonia one of America's most influential Hispanics. She lives in New York City.

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