Telegramas al Cielo: La infancia de San Óscar Arnulfo Romero/ Telegrams to Heaven: The childhood of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero

Written by René Colato Laínez

Illustrated by Pixote Hunt 

Luna’s Press Books

3790 Mission St

San Francisco, California, 94110

(415) 260-749

www.lunaspress.com

I am happy to present a new printing of Telegramas al cielo/ Telegrams to Heaven. In this new printing, it is included a timeline of the life of Saint Romero. Probably you know about Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the saint and archbishop, who spoke for his people during the civil war in El Salvador. In Telegrams to Heaven, you will discover Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the boy, who has a dream to accomplish.  As a Salvadoran, it is an honor to present the childhood of Oscar Arnulfo Romero to our niños. They also have dreams to accomplish.

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Telegrams to Heaven recounts the moving childhood of Saint 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 Lainez, 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, but also a bishop, an archbishop, a monsignor, a blessed, a saint, and the great orator of his country. His word remains, for the Salvadoran people and the world — a prayer, a poem, a sweet telegram that Saint Romero continues to send in the name of his people to the heart of heaven. The colorful, modern illustrations of Pixote Hunt make us reflect with deep tenderness, showing us the innocence of the great Saint Romero as a young child.

Telegramas al Cielo narra la conmovedora niñez de San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, quien desde muy temprana edad descubre la candidez, la luz y la fuerza de la palabra, la cual utiliza para rezar y escribir poesía, para desde su corazón enviar telegramas al cielo. El afamado escritor salvadoreño, René Colato Laínez, ha escrito una enternecedora historia del gran profeta salvadoreño que soñó desde su infancia con ser sacerdote y no solo lo fue, sino que también se convirtió en obispo, arzobispo, monseñor, beato, santo y el gran orador de su país. Su palabra permanece entre el pueblo salvadoreño y el mundo: como un rezo, como un poema, como un dulce telegrama que San Romero sigue enviando, en nombre de su pueblo, al corazón del cielo. Las modernas y coloridas ilustraciones de Pixote Hunt, nos hacen reflexionar con profunda ternura, al mostrarnos la inocencia del pequeño gran San Romero.

Review

A touching introduction to the life and legacy of one of Central America's most beloved religious figures and a strong addition to any juvenile nonfiction collection.  —Natalie Romano, Denver Public Library, School Library Journal

Colato Laínez’s (¡Vámonos! Let’s Go!, 2016, etc.) story is straightforward and inspiring. He injects sufficient details into the heartwarming tale without slowing the narrative’s momentum. “When he wrote poems, his eyes would shine like stars. He read them in his best melodic voice, gesturing with his arms,” the author writes. The skillful illustrations by Hunt (Zhakanaka the Word, 2006) evoke Disney animation and add visual vibrancy to the story. An engaging tale of a boy’s spiritual awakening. —Kirkus Reviews

Books Published by Luna's Press Books

  

From www.lunaspress.com

 

OUR MISSION: To encourage the beauty of reading and writing in children, and to proudly promote our rich Salvadoran culture. By honoring special people and important moments in history through stories, we can show young children the beauty of our country, culture and people.

The Fiesta of the Pupusas / La fiesta de las Pupusas

By Jorge Teti Argueta.

Illustrated by Gabbi Morán.

 

Pupusas are the national food of El Salvador, and they are internationally recognized. This beautiful book, written by the award-winning author Jorge Argueta, is a tribute to this Salvadoran delicacy. Gabbi Morán’s vibrant illustrations are a cultural festival of all colors. 

La piedra mágica de la Chinchintora/ The Chinchintora Snake

By Manlio Argueta.

Illustrated by Male Cuéllar.

 

La piedra mágica de la Chinchintora/ The Chinchintora Snake and the Magic Stone

The chinchintora is a snake that lives in the backwoods of El Salvador. It has a magic stone in its body that everyone wants to own. But to get it, you have to be an excellent dancer and challenge the snake to dance cha cha cha, salsa, cumbia, merengue, samba or Aztec dance. 

 

 

ABC El Salvador

By Holly Ayala.

Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez.

​With this fun, unique ABC book, learning-to-readers will travel with Xiomara and her brother Kevin to some of their favorite places in El Salvador. Beautifully painted illustrations by award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Gómez, will guide children through the culture, history and traditions that make Salvadorans proud.

 

Olita and Manyula: The Big Birthday / Olita y Manyula: El gran cumpleaños 

By Jorge Tetl Argueta.

Illustrated by El Aleph Sanchez.

This book is about Manyula, a beloved elephant that lived in El Salvador's zoo for over 50 years. Winner of an International Latino Book Award: Honorable Mention. This book is loved by children all over the United States of America and El Salvador.

 

​Telegrams to Heaven/ Telegramas al cielo

By René Colato Laínez.

Illustrated by Pixote Hunt.

This book 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 Arcbishop Romero. The colorful, modern illustrations of Pixote Hunt make us reflect with deep tenderness, showing us the innocence of the great Archbishop Romero as a young child.

A double book release party!

Luna's Press Books and Arte Público Press present:

A double book release party!

Telegramas al cielo / Telegrams to Heaven by René Colato Laínez & Agua, Agüita / Water, Little Water by Jorge Argueta.

Join us for an afternoon of readings, book signings, music and light refreshments for the entire family!

Todos y todas estan invitados! Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, 2 PM – 5 PM

Accion Latina

2958 24th St
San Francisco, California 94110



Telegramas al cielo/ Telegrams to Heaven

By René Colato Laínez

Illustrated by Pixote Hunt

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, but also a bishop, an archbishop, and the great orator of his country. His word remains, for the Salvadoran people and the world—a prayer, a poem, a sweet telegram that Archbishop Romero continues to send in the name of his people to the heart of heaven. The colorful, modern illustrations of Pixote Hunt make us reflect with deep tenderness, showing us the innocence of the great Archbishop Romero as a young child.

by Jorge Tetl Argueta

Illustrations by Felipe Ugalde Alcántara

This trilingual picture book written in lyrical verse traces the life 

cycle of water from the point of view of one droplet.

“My name is Water

but everyone calls me

Little Water.”

In this beautiful, poetic ode to the life-giving force of water, award-winning children’s book author Jorge Argueta describes—in English, Spanish and Nahuat—the life cycle of water from the perspective of one drop.

From its birth deep in Mother Earth, Little Water climbs to the surface, passing through roots and rocks, light and darkness. Finally, the tiny bead of water makes it to the top and rests,

“A sigh of morning dew

on the tips of leaves

on spider webs

or on the petals

of flowers.”

The droplet becomes a river, a lake, an ocean, ultimately climbing to the sky and turning into a cloud. Then,

“Drop by drop

I return singing

to our Mother Earth.

I am Little Water.

I am life.”

With stunningly beautiful illustrations by Felipe Ugalde Alcántara that depict the mountains, rocks, vegetation and animals of the natural world, this poem about the importance of water reflects Argueta’s indigenous roots and his appreciation for nature. Containing the English and Spanish text on each page, the entire poem appears at the end in Nahuat, the language of Argueta’s Pipil-Nahua ancestors. This book is an excellent choice to encourage children to write their own poems about the natural world and to begin conversations about the interconnected web of life.

Telegramas al cielo/ Telegrams to Heaven

Written by René Colato Laínez

Illustrated by Pixote Hunt

Luna’s Press Books

3790 Mission St

San Francisco, California, CA 94110

(415) 260-7490

www.facebook.com/lunaspressandbookstore/

I am happy to present my new book Telegramas al cielo/ Telegrams to Heaven. Probably you know about Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the archbishop, who spoke for his people during the civil war in El Salvador. In Telegrams to Heaven, you will discover Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the boy, who has a dream to accomplish. 

As a Salvadoran, it is an honor to present the childhood of Oscar Arnulfo Romero to our niños. They also have dreams to accomplish.

* * *

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, but also a bishop, an archbishop, and the great orator of his country. His word remains, for the Salvadoran people and the world—a prayer, a poem, a sweet telegram that Archbishop Romero continues to send in the name of his people to the heart of heaven. The colorful, modern illustrations of Pixote Hunt make us reflect with deep tenderness, showing us the innocence of the great Archbishop Romero as a young child.

Telegramas al Cielo narra la conmovedora niñez de monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, quien desde muy temprana edad descubre la candidez, la luz y la fuerza de la palabra, la cual utiliza para rezar y escribir poesía, para desde su corazón enviar telegramas al cielo. El afamado escritor salvadoreño, René Colato Laínez, ha escrito una enternecedora historia del gran profeta salvadoreño que soñó desde su infancia con ser sacerdote y no solo lo fue, sino que también se convirtió en monseñor, obispo, arzobispo y el gran orador de su país. Su palabra permanece entre el pueblo salvadoreño y el mundo: como un rezo, como un poema, como un dulce telegrama que monseñor Romero sigue enviando, en nombre de su pueblo, al corazón del cielo. Las modernas y coloridas ilustraciones de Pixote Hunt, nos hacen reflexionar con profunda ternura, al mostrarnos la inocencia del pequeño gran monseñor Romero.