When a little girl who loves maps and dreams of one day meeting people from other places finds a message in a bottle thrown by an old man with similar dreams in a foreign land, their communication bridges generational, cultural, and political boundaries to forge a lasting friendship. 

Based on a true story, Arletis, Abuelo Esteban, and the Message in a Bottle is a lyrically written, lushly illustrated portrait of life in rural Cuba that will enchant children and adults alike.