Reviews

There's a lot to love about this show: great music, fun and diverse cast of characters, simple but engaging stories, set in a lively neighborhood in the Bronx. This show was created by and inspired by the life of Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street. While the show does center the stories around Latino culture and traditions; many other characters share their culture as well such as Mr. Huda and his family. The stories mainly focus on Alma, a 6 year old Nuyorican (Puerto Rican New Yorker) girl as she struggles with various social situations, finding solutions which incorporate social emotional learning and community building. Alma and her family and friends will make you feel welcomed and even if you have never tasted mofongo or danced bomba, you'll learn something new and be better for it!