Smithsonian Young Ambassador Reading Day

Title: Paletero Man 

Author: Lucky Diaz 

Age range: 4 to 8 years old 

A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. 

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! 

What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! 

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 narrator’s 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.