Pope Francis's life and ground-breaking leadership are brought to life for young readers in this lyrical and inspirational picture book biography. Spanish language edition.
Jorge Bergoglio was a typical boy growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, jumping into pick-up soccer games and listening to lively music on the city streets. His grandma Rosa taught him the importance of doing good and inspired his passion to help others. This passion and years of hard work led him to become a Jesuit priest, a bishop, and then a cardinal.
And now the world knows Jorge by a different name--Pope Francis.
As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has focused on another word for pope: pontiff, a person who builds bridges to reach everyone, no matter who they are. Speaking out on the most important issues of our time, he has become an influential voice in our world--a true pontiff, a builder of bridges.
This story of how an ordinary boy became a beloved world leader will inspire and inform readers of all ages.
Jorge Bergoglio era un tipico chico de Buenos Aires, Argentina, que jugaba picaditos de futbol y escuchaba musica alegre en las calles de su ciudad. Su abuela Rosa le enseno la importancia de hacer el bien e inspiro su pasion por ayudar a otros. Esta pasion y anos de esfuerzo lo llevaron a convertirse en un sacerdote jesuita, en un obispo y, luego, en un cardenal.
Y ahora el mundo conoce a Jorge con un nombre diferente: papa Francisco.
Como lider de la Iglesia catolica romana, el papa Francisco se ha enfocado en la otra palabra para 'papa', 'pontifice': una persona que crea puentes para llegar a todos, sin importar quienes sean. Expresandose sobre los asuntos mas importantes de nuestro tiempo, se ha convertido en una influyente voz en nuestro mundo, en un verdadero pontifice: un creador de puentes.
Esta historia de como un chico comun se convirtio en un lider mundial inspirara e informara a lectores de todas las edades.
Show morePope Francis's life and ground-breaking leadership are brought to life for young readers in this lyrical and inspirational picture book biography. Spanish language edition.
Jorge Bergoglio was a typical boy growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, jumping into pick-up soccer games and listening to lively music on the city streets. His grandma Rosa taught him the importance of doing good and inspired his passion to help others. This passion and years of hard work led him to become a Jesuit priest, a bishop, and then a cardinal.
And now the world knows Jorge by a different name--Pope Francis.
As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has focused on another word for pope: pontiff, a person who builds bridges to reach everyone, no matter who they are. Speaking out on the most important issues of our time, he has become an influential voice in our world--a true pontiff, a builder of bridges.
This story of how an ordinary boy became a beloved world leader will inspire and inform readers of all ages.
Jorge Bergoglio era un tipico chico de Buenos Aires, Argentina, que jugaba picaditos de futbol y escuchaba musica alegre en las calles de su ciudad. Su abuela Rosa le enseno la importancia de hacer el bien e inspiro su pasion por ayudar a otros. Esta pasion y anos de esfuerzo lo llevaron a convertirse en un sacerdote jesuita, en un obispo y, luego, en un cardenal.
Y ahora el mundo conoce a Jorge con un nombre diferente: papa Francisco.
Como lider de la Iglesia catolica romana, el papa Francisco se ha enfocado en la otra palabra para 'papa', 'pontifice': una persona que crea puentes para llegar a todos, sin importar quienes sean. Expresandose sobre los asuntos mas importantes de nuestro tiempo, se ha convertido en una influyente voz en nuestro mundo, en un verdadero pontifice: un creador de puentes.
Esta historia de como un chico comun se convirtio en un lider mundial inspirara e informara a lectores de todas las edades.
Show moreEmma Otheguy is a children's book author and historian.
Her picture book debut, a biography of famed Cuban poet and
independence leader José Martí, titled Martí's Song for Freedom
(Lee & Low Books), received five starred reviews and was named a
Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal and
the New York Public Library. She lives in New York City with her
husband.
emmaotheguy.com
Oliver Dominguez was born and raised in the South side of
Miami, where he spent his time reading comics, watching cartoons
and playing with action figures. In school, he was called "the
artist boy" because he always carried a huge portfolio. He studied
Illustration at Ringling College of Art + Design and spent two
summers attending in The Illustration Academy. Now his weeks are
spent working as a freelance artist, a children's book artist, and
illustrating his own stories. His love of historical figures has
lead him to illustrate two children's books called Electrical
Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit the World and Miracle Mud: Lena
Blackburne and The Secret Mud that Changed Baseball. He currently
lives in Fort Myers with his lovely wife Melissa, his adorable two
children Aubrey and Gage, and also his two dogs, Hazel and Houston.
When he is not illustrating, he indulges in books, movies, and an
appetite for unique hats.
www.oliver-dominguez.com
"A sensitive portrayal of the revolutionary. . . . This book spotlights a steadfast hero and brilliant writer still worth admiring today." --starred review, Kirkus Reviews on MARTI'S SONG FOR FREEDOM "Otheguy introduces a new generation of readers to an important champion of human rights. . . . Will inspire many to fight for equality and sings songs for freedom." --starred review, Booklist on MARTI'S SONG FOR FREEDOM "[A] moving account." --starred review, Publishers Weekly on MARTI'S SONG FOR FREEDOM
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