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Fred Rogers Productions has extended its partnership with the PNC Foundation. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, the PNC Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to support Alma’s Way, the hit series on ...
The actress who played Maria on "Sesame Street" recently came to Chicago, where she spoke about the importance of early childhood education and took a trip down memory lane. Chicago Tonight is ...
Sonia Manzano, renowned for her portrayal of "Maria" on "Sesame Street," has significantly impacted the entertainment and educational industries. She was born in New York City to Puerto Rican ...
The schedule is packed with exciting learning opportunities for educators, from speeches by "Sesame Street" actress and author Sonia Manzano and children's author Kimberly Johnson to presentations ...
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Sonia Manzano, the creator and executive producer of "Alma's Way" who memorably starred as Maria on "Sesame Street," discusses how she got the Supreme Court justice on the show.
Sonia Manzano, the creator and executive producer of "Alma's Way" who memorably starred as Maria on "Sesame Street," discusses how she got the Supreme Court justice on the show.
Children’s television legend Sonia Manzano talks about Season 2 of “Alma’s Way” and shares why it’s important that the series normalizes characters speaking Spanish. "I am doing for them ...
When Sonia Manzano got the part of "Maria" on "Sesame Street" in 1971, she had no idea that she'd be on the show for 44 years and touch millions of children's lives — including mine as young girl.
Sonia Manzano, who portrayed Maria on "Sesame Street" for 44 years, recalls vividly what it's like to be a child. "I remember being scared or how I would go into my head and was bored or made up a ...
Sonia Manzano, who portrayed Maria on "Sesame Street" for 44 years, recalls vividly what it's like to be a child.