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kids will be inspired to create their own art and poems to express how they see justice and injustice

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Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America Ages 6 and up and personal deep dive intoMarias perspective is powerful and vital. Years ago, when In the Heights was just starting off Broadway, Maria got the word out to our community to support this new musical about our neighborhoods. She has been a champion of our triumphs, a critic of our detractors, and a driving force to right the wrongs our society faces. When Maria speaks, Im ready to listen and learn. Lin Manuel Miranda Emmy Awardwinning journalist and anchor of NPRs Latino USA,