Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas." - Booklist (starred review)ĭiaz’s story in verse, with its chantable refrain and kid-sized dollop of tension, is a paean to Eighth Street Los Angeles food culture. Whether it’s sourced from a street cart, a taqueria freezer, or the library’s back room refrigerator, we all know what the storytime treat will be. School Library Journal (starred review)Ī wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)įilled with life and joy, this story is an upbeat, multi-sensory experience that honors the breadth and harmony of multiculturalism in Diaz’s LA hometown. The unifying lure of paleta love underscores the joys all people-regardless of differences-have in common. They are the parents of two rad kids, one Yorkshire terrier, and several Casio keyboards. He lives in a little house beneath a giant tree in the Utah mountains, with a lovely schoolteacher named Stephanie. He is the author of Chloe, Instead and the illustrator of several books and games for children, including Vote for Our Future! and Friday Night Wrestlefest. Micah Player began his career designing and illustrating for Paul Frank Industries in Southern California. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alisha, and daughter, Indiana Maven. In 2020, his album Buenos Diaz was named an official selection of notable works for children by the American Library Association. His work has been praised by NPR, Billboard magazine, and the New York Times. His favorite paleta is fresas con crema.Lucky Diaz is a multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician and songwriter.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alisha, daughter, Indiana Maven and their dog Django. Lucky Diaz is a multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician and songwriter. TAGS: Latinx, male-lead, diverse characters, hardcover Take-away message : Paletero Man is a picture-perfect representation of a true community: friendship, diversity, and collaboration. And the children and families gathered at the park also represent a diverse community.
#Paletro man skin#
Lee owns a Korean BBQ restaurant, and Frank (depicted with copper-brown skin and Afro-textured hair) owns a bike shop. I dare you to read this book and NOT want a paleta by the end of it! And I especially love the incorporation of the sights, smells, and Spanglish sounds of a bustling Los Angeles neighborhood.ĭiaz pays homage not only to the street vendors of Los Angeles, but also to the ethnically diverse small business owners and citizens of our city.
Micah Player’s illustrations burst with color and movement. But, alas, along the way he dropped his money! Members of the community come together to ultimately get a paleta into the hands of this determined Angeleno. He runs all over the neighborhood before catching up with José at the park. On a hot summer’s day, a young Angeleno, with money in hand, is determined to find the local paletero man, José.
#Paletro man driver#
I’d plead for them to be quick or else I’d miss the cart! More than a few occasions called for a full fledged sprint to catch up to the paletero man.Īnd therein lies the plot driver for this book. As soon as I heard the ring ring ring down my neighborhood block or the local park, I was conditioned to run to the nearest adult to ask for money to buy ice cream. Latin Grammy winner, Lucky Diaz perfectly encapsulates all of the joyous memories I had of growing up as a Mexican-American Angeleno. You know it’s summer in Los Angeles, CA when you hear the ring ring ring of the paletero man! As a Los Angeles native, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. Paletero Man Written by Lucky Diaz, Illustrated by Micah Player (2021) – hardcover
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