On his journey, he thinks of all the possible flavors he can indulge in and if José has his favorite there’s not a second to waste! However, once he reaches the paletero man, he discovers he has dropped all “Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!” A boy, hoping to catch him, rushes across the neighborhood to buy a paleta. “Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!” On one of the hottest days, probably ever, the paletero man, José, pushes his cart through the neighborhood bringing sweet treats to the park for kids to buy. The book includes Spanish words and phrases throughout and an author’s note from Lucky Diaz about why he was inspired to write this picture book.more But when he arrives, our narrator’s pockets are empty! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.Ĭelebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer, fans of Thank You, Omu and Carmela Full of Wishes will be hungry for what Paletero Man has in store. What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick! And find Paletero José!įollow Paletero José’s call and rush along with our narrator as he passes through his vibrant and busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But he will be with his family.A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops-and the true meaning of being part of a community-from Latin Grammy winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick! And find Paletero José! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow Palete A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops-and the true meaning of being part of a community-from Latin Grammy winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player! He wants to open his own business, sell roasted pork, Cuban style. He wants to have a garden and a chicken coop. In two years, Rios plans to return to Oaxaca. His children did indeed study as much as possible. He tucks $80 into his pocket, bids his colleagues farewell, and wheels his road bike onto the street. He empties his pushcart of the desserts he didn’t sell. He heads their way.įour hours later, Rios is back in the warehouse. In 30 minutes, construction site workers will end their shifts. He’s learned to stash his earnings in different places.Īnd he’s adopted this philosophy: “Befriend those types of people so they’re not your enemies.”īy 3 p.m., Rios has made 26 sales, mostly from his apartment visits. Twice he’s been robbed, and he’s fended off three other attempts. Strangers and regular customers treat him kindly. “Sir, why are you so quiet? Are you scared or what?” he quips. “ Señor, por qué esta tan callado? Tiene miedo o qué?” Oscar Samano, a fellow paletero, asks a focused Rios. He reaches deep into his cart and tucks each sweet paleta and icy dessert in its rightful place. Rios unloads an ice-cream-filled milk crate that bears his name. “Keep your distance,” one sign says in English and Spanish. So do reminders of the disease lurking all about. “Put on your masks, please.” Framed photos of La Virgen de Guadalupe hang on the walls. “ Pónganse sus máscaras, por favor,” manager Norma Barahona prompts the men wheeling the ice box into the humble, musty warehouse. COVID-19 has added another stressor to their livelihoods. They are subject to harassment, and many are living in the country illegally. But valuable and ubiquitous as they are, street vendors like Rios are also one of the most vulnerable populations in the food community. Bacon-wrapped hot dogs, mulitas, freshly sliced fruits, raspados and corn on the cob are just a few of the tasty delights they sell.
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