Available for Purchase
Sign Up to Participate
Not Attending?
You can still donate!Chicago Commons Spring Luncheon & Marketplace
This inspiring event features keynote speaker Sonia Manzano, beloved for her role as "Maria" on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way currently airing on PBS Kids. She will discuss the impact of children's television, participate in a moderated Q&A, and sign books following the event.
We are also proud to honor Iris Witkowsky with the Graham Taylor Award and Northern Trust with the Lea Taylor Philanthropy Award for their longstanding dedication to our mission.
Plus, don't miss our vibrant Marketplace, showcasing over 20 vendors-entrepreneurial parents from our early childhood programs and Family Hub.
Radisson Blu Aqua
221 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago
11:00-12:00
Reception and Marketplace
12:00-1:30
Luncheon
1:30-2:00
Book signing and Marketplace
Sonia Manzano Book Signing
Sonia Manzano will be signing copies of her books after the luncheon program including those listed below. Please consider purchasing from our partner, Los Amigos Bookstore.
- No Dogs Allowed!
- A Box Full of Kittens
- The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
- Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
- Miracle on 133rd Street
- A World Together
- Coming Up Cuban
Sponsorship
Contact Cheryl Wisniewski at 708-705-4149 or cheryl@chicagocommons.org or visit here.