Grab a pocketful of change and get ready t
o dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celeb
rate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musicia
n Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book\, \;
What&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
\nFo llow 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&rsquo\;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.< /p>\n
Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s o wn hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched nei ghborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
\nRegister today and discover how we can all bri ng a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
\ nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this d ate\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
\nAbout the Author:
\nLucky D
iaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning ar
tist\,
acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary childre
n&rsquo\;s literature. A six-time
Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berkl
ee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history
as the first North Am
erican children&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges
music and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work roo
ted in the cultural life
of Mexican American communities in Los Angel
es.
As an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in p
ublishing. His books
have received starred reviews from \;Kir
kus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Publishers
every major literary journal. His br
eakout title \;Paletero Man \;received a Kirkus star and<
br />audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award fo
r its lasting
contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is als
o a recipient of the Parent&rsquo\;s Choice
Gold Award and a NAPPA Aw
ard\, further recognizing his impact on family audiences.
His late
st book\, \;Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national reco
gnition\, with a Spanish
edition arriving this summer\, expanding acc
ess to bilingual readers and classrooms
across the country.
D
iaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and praised by \;NPR\, \;B
illboard\, \;The New York Times\,
and \;People Magaz
ine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection
of
culture\, music\, and literature.
Through his books\, rec
ordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam
Band\,
Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is
not only
contributing to the field\, he is helping define it.