Young
fans of the PBS show “Alma's Way” gathered at Grand Central Terminal on
Saturday to be part of the story.
The
party hosted activities for the children, including photos with Alma,
and performances of Puerto Rican dances and music.
The main
character of the show is 6-year-old girl, Alma Rivera, from the Bronx, who
encounters scenarios that challenge the minds of young viewers.
"You need to listen to your thoughts because if
you don't, you might make a wrong decision, and you don't want to make that
happen," says Summer Rose Castillo, the voice of Alma.
The
event this weekend was meant to help launch season two. There were educational
games and an opportunity to see the special 6 Train Alma rides in the show.
Sonia
Manzano who created Alma’s Way, and worked on Sesame Street says the show
is a reflection of when she was a child.
"I used my mind when I was a 'chicita' to hide
in, to think things through, to figure things out about the world,” says Sonia
Manzano