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--comesthe expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise topower. Fifteen-time Emmy Award winner and Pura Belpre honoree Sonia Manzano examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolutionon 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 foreverchanged. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and NewYork. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected inour humanity.