Telegrams to Heaven recounts the moving childhood of Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, who from an early age discovers the candor, light and power of the word, which he uses to pray and to write poetry, sending telegrams to heaven from his heart. René Colato Laínez, the renowned Salvadoran writer, has written a touching story about the great Salvadoran prophet who dreamed from his childhood of being a priest, and became not only a priest,...

A biography of Benjamin Franklin.

"Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? Turn the pages of this book to read the true life story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend"--Cover. "¿Sabes cómo un niño brasileño pobre que amaba el fútbol más que nada en el mundo se convirtió en la estrella más importante...

The award-winning duo of author Brown and artist Lopez hit all the right beats in this vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King! Full color.

"Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative"--

Presents a short biography of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and chronicles his childhood in segregated Georgia, his education, ministry, and work for equal rights in the South.

"This is an autobiography of a Latina TV news anchor. Growing up near Sacramento, CA, little Leticia dreams of being a TV newscaster. But no one on TV looks like her. This shy, small-town girl overcomes barriers, like her fear of public speaking, to become the first in her hardworking Mexican family to attend college. Then, starting as an intern, she climbs the ladder, travels to different cities, and reports on a rainbow of stories. Eventually she...

Via spare text, examines Kahlo's creative process.

"This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--