Alma's Great Idea / La Gran Idea de Alma (Alma's Way Hardcover Storybook) (Bilingual)

Praise for Alma Speaks Up (Alma’s Way Storybook):

“The core message – speaking up doesn’t mean invalidating others – proves worthwhile. Full of generous colors, the clean, distinct illustrations mirror the show in the best way.” – Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the animated show Alma’s Way:

“Full of bright colors and fun music, this is a great show for your little ones. It not only teaches problem-solving strategies and social emotional concepts, it also showcases Latino culture. Alma is a super role model!” – Common Sense Media

Praise for Sonia Manzano’s Coming Up Cuban:

“A well-researched, thoughtful, and moving look at post-revolutionary Cuba.” – Kirkus Reviews

“It evokes a personal connection to the Cuban Revolution that will resonate with readers for many years to come.” – Booklist

Praise for Sonia Manzano’s The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano:

“Characters of surprising dimension round out the plot and add to the novel’s cultural authenticity… A stunning debut.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“I love this book! It’s smart, real, painfully funny, and filled with the wisdom of a writer who can get to the hearts and souls of her readers. Sonia Manzano, standing ovation! (Encore, please!)” – John Leguizamo, Emmy Award winning actor-comedian

“An important story about activism, acceptance, and love. Sonia Manzano vividly portrays a neighborhood in turmoil, with embraceable characters who change history.” – Pam Muñoz Ryan, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Dreamer and Esperanza Rising

Praise for Sonia Manzano’s Becoming Maria:

“Manzano paints a poignant, startlingly honest picture of her youth.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Manzano – a noted Latina educator, television personality, and award-winning children’s author – speaks from the heart.” – Booklist

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 Sesame Street. 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. People magazine named Sonia one of America’s most influential Hispanics. She lives in New York City.