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Daddy Yankee will publish his first book “ReaDY! The power to change your story”
HarperCollins Publishers announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights in all languages to ReaDY! The Power to Change Your Story, an inspirational work by Raymond Ayala (aka Daddy Yankee).
The rights were acquired by Cris Garrido, VP and Publisher of Spanish. The book will be published simultaneously in April 2025 in Spanish by HarperEnfoque in the Americas and HarperCollins Ibérica 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 full of trials, triumphs, and life-changing 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 in my journey here on earth. I hope it brings you many blessings,” Yankee said.
“Raymond has inspired and entertained millions of people over the past three decades as Daddy Yankee,” said Garrido. “We are excited to partner with him on this new chapter of his life and career as an author. I have 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 engaging, and he does a wonderful job of drawing on his own experiences and life lessons to show readers from all walks of life that each of us has the power to change our stories.”
“Dey Street Books is proud to partner with our colleagues at HarperEnfoque as the publisher of Daddy Yankee’s first book,” said Thornton. “Raymond Ayala Rodríguez 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 legion of readers in a more intimate and profound way than ever before. As publisher of the English 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.”
