Book Detail

Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro's Shadow

ISBN: 9781669609117

Contributors: Manzano, Sonia (Author)

Publisher: Scholastic, 2022

Binding: Pre-Recorded Audio Player (Readerbound Available)

Retail: $59.99

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Description

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.

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