Maria from ‘Sesame Street’ will do book talk in BG this fall

Join the Wood County District Public Library in the next WCDPL Foundation series event with bestselling author Sonia Manzano.

Manzano will be visiting Bowling Green on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 540 W. Poe Road.

For over 40 years, Manzano inspired, educated, and delighted children and families as “Maria” on Sesame Street. Named one of the 25 Greatest Latino Role Models, Manzano has contributed to enriching diversity on television, on the stage, and in the educational realm. As a first-generation Puerto Rican born on the mainland, her tale is one of perseverance and courage as she overcame countless obstacles to become one the of the most influential Latinas on television.