What Sonia Manzano Knows Kids Need

<p>As Sesame Street's iconic "Maria," the actress and Emmy-award winning writer harnessed the power of make-believe and imagination to connect with children. Sonia shares how creativity provided respite from her tumultuous childhood, and how problem-solving inspired her new PBS children's animated series, Alma's Way. </p><p>Follow Sonia on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/soniammanzano?lang=en"><strong>@soniammanzano</strong></a>. If you loved this episode, listen to <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/why-tv-showrunner-ilana-pena-craves-complicated-girl-characters">Why TV Showrunner Ilana Peña Craves Complicated Girl Characters</a> and <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-why-maria-elena-salinas-is-a-legend">This Is Why María Elena Salinas Is a Legend</a>. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LatinaToLatina?fan_landing=true" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter!</p>