Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving–and troubled. This is Sonia’s own story rendered with an unforgettable narrative power.

Her memoir, Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx was published in 2015, and her works include the novel The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano as well as several children's books.

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Sonia Manzano has 17 books on Goodreads with 10956 ratings. Sonia Manzano’s most popular book is The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano.

But you may not know that along the way I’m proud to have garnered 15 Emmys for writing television scripts, written a few critically praised books for children and young adults, and received awards that include the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Award, the Bronx Hall of Fame and the Hispanic Heritage Award for Education.

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Aug 25, 2015 · Sonia Manzano, who acted for many years on Sesame Street as Maria, tells about growing up in the Bronx as a Latino. Sonia’s memoir tells about the many struggles her and her family went through. It also tells about how she escaped her hard times and grew to become a very influential woman.

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.