Coming Up Cuban

From Emmy-award winning actor and Pura Belpré Honoree Sonia Manzano, "Coming Up Cuban" offers an expansive historical fiction narrative for middle grade readers. It explores the 1959 Cuban Revolution through the eyes of four children from diverse backgrounds: Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan. As Fidel Castro rises to power, these young protagonists must adapt to a world undergoing immense political and social change, some remaining in Cuba, others migrating to Miami and New York. Manzano masterfully weaves their individual stories, highlighting themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the universal human experience amidst tumultuous times. This book is an excellent resource for discussing history, immigration, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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.