Marge Pellegrino - Journey Of Dreams

This is Tomasa’s story of how her family left Guatemala in the 1980s, refugees from the Guatemalan army’s attempt to take over rural areas. The family heads north to find a home where they can keep their Mayan traditions alive and live in peace. Pellegrino has been active in the Sanctuary Movement for ten years, working to provide safe havens to refugees from around the world. Her beautiful story about Central American culture and turmoil has received multiple starred reviews. Ages 12-16.