January 1, 2020
Sonia will be an Honoree at the 2020 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA.
For more information, check out our new post at this link – https://soniamanzano.com/pasadena-tournament-of-roses-announces-2020-honored-guests.
January 14, 2020
MLK Commemorative Address
Elon University – Cultural Programs/Liberal Arts Forum
https://www.elon.edu
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, Elon University
417 North Williamson Avenue, Elon, NC
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address –‐ Multi Racial Latinos & the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to these prepared remarks, Ms. Manzano should also reflect on Dr. King’s experiences and legacy.
Feb 14, 2020
NYC Public Library, from 7-10pm
Library After Hours / Poetry Readings – https://www.nypl.org/events/library-after-hours
The Library After Hours is an open-house-style party with various themed attractions in different rooms throughout the building. In addition to the poetry reading, the night will also feature book trivia, crafting,16 mm film screenings, and a curated display from our collections.
March 5, 2020
Michigan Head Start Association, Inc.
The Kensington Hotel
www.michheadstart.org
March 6, 2020
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Women of Influence Summit
MGM Grand Detroit
https://unitedwaysem.org/giving-society/women-united/ and Unitedwaysem.org
March 19, 2020
Philadelphia PA
WHYY – Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons
132-154 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
APM Speaker Series 2020 – Education Event
https://apmphila.org
March 26, 2020
Glen Oaks Community College
https://www.glenoaks.edu
Sturgis, MI 49091
March 27, 2020
Talk with Sturgis Elementary School
https://www.sturgisps.org
April 1, 2020
The Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival, the de Grummond Lecture
www.degrummond.org
The Thad Cochran Center, University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
April 16, 2020
Simmons University Leadership Conference
Seaport Boston Hotel and World Trade Center
From the South Bronx to Sesame Street (A Puerto Rico Story)
May 2, 2020
Maryland State Child Care Association
MSCCA Conference by the Sea
Clarion Conference Center and Hotel
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
www.mscca.org
May 21, 2020
Children’s Home & Aid Society of Illinois
Champions for Children Luncheon
Hilton Chicago
https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/
June 25, 2020
ALA Virtual – Community Through Connection
An online event with educational programming, special author events, and social networking.
Featured Speaker – 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT
For more information and to register, visit https://2020.alavirtualevent.org/speaker/sonia-manzano
Event Highlights:
- educational sessions available in an on-demand format
- notable featured speakers
- COVID-19 information for libraries
- live chats with authors
- live-streamed presentations
- a virtual Exhibit Hall
- networking opportunities with peers via social activities