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Marcelo Verdad (Author)

PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATION

For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish–to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass?Marcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.
A Spanish edition, El atrapasueños, is also available for purchase.

Author Biography

Marcelo Verdad is an author and illustrator from México and the creator of The Worst Teddy Ever, which received a Blue Ribbon from The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. He graduated from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and now dedicates his time to his students at an art academy in Los Angeles. Marcelo dreams of aliens, spaceships, perfect waves, and Oaxacan beaches. He enjoys chocolate milk and living in the present, and he hopes to grow up one day to be just like Miguelito. He invites you to visit him at or on Instagram @marceloverdad.

Number of Pages: 40Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.6 x 9.7 INIllustrated: YesPublication Date: May 14, 2024Award: Pura Belpre Award (2025)Accelerated Reader:Quiz Name: Dream CatcherInterest Level: Lower Grades, K-3Reading Level: 2.5Point Value: 0.5