The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano

One of America's most influential Hispanics -- 'Maria' on Sesame Street -- presents a powerful novel set in New York's El Barrio in 1969.There are two secrets Evelyn Serrano is keeping from her Mami and Papo? her true feelings about growing up in her Spanish Harlem neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them. Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change everything. The Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group, dump garbage in the street and set it on fire, igniting a powerful protest. When Abuela steps in to take charge, Evelyn is thrust into the action. Tempers flare, loyalties are tested. Through it all, Evelyn learns important truths about her Latino heritage and the history makers who shaped a nation. Infused with actual news accounts from the time period, Sonia Manzano has crafted a gripping work of fiction based on her own life growing up during a fiery, unforgettable time in America, when young Latinos took control of their destinies.

Sonia Manzano, the actress who defined the part of Maria on the popular television series Sesame Street, has influenced the lives of millions of people since the early 1970s. Sonia has received fifteen Emmy Awards for her television writing and has been honored by the Academy of Arts and Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sonia was named one of America's most influential Latinos by People magazine. She currently resides in New York City.

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ISBN 13	9780545325066
ISBN 10	0545325064
Title	The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
Author	Sonia Manzano
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Scholastic US
Year published	2014-05-27
Number of pages	224
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