Book to be published by HarperCollins in Spanish and English.
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Miami, FL. (September 4, 2024) – HarperCollins Publishers today announced it has acquired world all languages rights to ReaDY! The Power To Change Your Story, an inspirational work by Raymond Ayala (a.k.a. Daddy Yankee). Rights were acquired by Cris Garrido, VP and Publisher of Spanish. The book will be published simultaneously in April 2025 in Spanish by HarperCollins Enfoque in the Americas, HarperCollins Iberica in Spain, and in English by Dey Street Books with Carrie Thornton, VP and Publisher of Dey Street Books.
In this fascinating book, Daddy Yankee takes readers on a journey where music, resilience, and faith converge in a story filled with trials, triumphs, and transformative lessons. From his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico and New York City to becoming a global music sensation, Daddy Yankee shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and personal growth. “ReaDY is a book where I share many personal experiences, life testimonies and lessons I have learned through my walk here on earth, I hope it will bring you many blessings,” expressed Daddy Yankee.
“Raymond has been inspiring and entertaining millions of people over the past three decades as Daddy Yankee,” said Garrido. “We’re excited to partner with him in this new chapter of his life and career as an author. I’ve loved working with Raymond on the book—it reflects the same level of commitment and excellence that he brings to everything he does. The storytelling is rich and captivating, and he does a wonderful job of drawing from his own experiences and life lessons to show readers of all walks of life that we each have the power to change our stories.”
“Dey Street Books is proud to partner with our colleagues at Enfoque as the publisher of Daddy Yankee’s first book,” said Thornton. “Raymond Ayala Rodriguez is a pioneer in the music world and a cultural ambassador. As an author, he will have the opportunity to speak to his millions of fans, and a legion of readers, in a more intimate and in-depth way than he ever has before. As the publisher of the English-language edition of ReaDY, Dey Street is excited to collaborate with Daddy Yankee and his team to reach new audiences and do what we do best, help launch cultural conversations.”
