Telegramas al cielo/Telegrams to Heaven: La infancia de monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero/The Childhood of Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero

Gr 2–4—As a child, Óscar Arnulfo Romero dreamed of becoming a priest. He wasn't sure how to accomplish his goal, as most of his time was spent helping his family and working in the telegraph office inside their home. Romero was fascinated by the simplicity of the telegraph machine and wondered how he could use the power of messages to make his dream of becoming a priest a reality. He began a spiritual journey as he learned to pray and "send telegrams" to God. Throughout his childhood, Romero excelled at poetry and music, which he used as tools to spread his prayers of goodwill to all in his community. His dream of becoming a priest was realized when, at age 13, he attended seminary in San Miguel. He later became the Archbishop of San Salvador. This bilingual book is a story of hope and determination, one that is punctuated by Romero's service to the poorest and most vulnerable. Contemporary, bright illustrations and a personal note from the author provide readers with a deeper connection to the narrative and will inspire them to fulfill their own dreams.