Paletero Man
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Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call?Β Paletas for one! Paletas for all!
Whatβs the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero JosΓ©!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narratorβs pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu!Β andΒ Carmela Full of Wishes.
Includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an authorβs note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Bandβs popular song that inspired the book.
A Junior Library Guild Selection!
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Lucky Diaz is a Grammy Award-winning, multiβLatin Grammy-winning author, musician, and taco lover whose storytelling spans music, television, and literature. As a first-generation Mexican American, his work celebrates identity, joy, and community, bringing vibrant, bilingual narratives to young readers.His debut picture book, Paletero Man, became an instant classic, earning starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and ALA Booklist. Recognized for its heartfelt storytelling and cultural richness, the book established Lucky as a dynamic voice in childrenβs literature. All his picture books, including La Guitarrista and his most recent, Fix-It Familia, continue his mission of uplifting LatinΓ© stories.Before entering the literary world, Lucky redefined family entertainment as the frontman of Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. His trailblazing career in childrenβs music earned historic Grammy and Latin Grammy wins and acclaim from Billboard, NPR, and the New York Times. His Emmy-winning PBS series, Lishy Lou and Lucky Too, showcased his creativity in childrenβs television.Lucky lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alisha, their daughter, Indiana, and their dog, Django.
Micah Player began his career designing and illustrating for Paul Frank Industries in Southern California. He is the author of Chloe, Instead and the illustrator of several books and games for children, including Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz. He lives in a little house beneath a giant tree in the Utah mountains, with a lovely schoolteacher named Stephanie. They are the parents of two rad kids, one Yorkshire terrier, and several Casio keyboards. micahplayer.com
