| Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once i n Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your prefer red format. This event will be 30 minutes in length. | \n
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to
dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebra
te the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician
Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture b
ook\, \;Pa
letero Man. \;
What&rsquo\;s the best way to cool
off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborh
ood 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 di
nero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat
now.
Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&r
squo\;s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-dre
nched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the da
y is just around the corner.
Register today and discover how we can all bring a litt
le more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
About the Author: \;Lucky Diaz is
a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,
acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rsquo\;s
literature. A six-time
Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College
of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history as the first North American children&
rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges music and storytel
ling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural l
ife of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles.
As an autho
r\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books ha
ve received starred reviews from \;Kirkus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Publishers Weekly\, and
\;Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognize
d across every major literary journal. His breakout title \;Paletero Man&nb
sp\;received a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2
024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting
contribution to Latino-center
ed storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent&rsquo\;s Choice Gold
Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family audien
ces. His latest book\, \;Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national recog
nition\, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer\, expanding access to
bilingual readers and classrooms across the country.
Diaz&rsqu
o\;s work has been featured and praised by \;NPR\, \;
Billboard\, \;The New York Times\, and \;People
Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the interse
ction of culture\, music\, and literature.
Through his books\,
recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band\, Di
az continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is n
ot only contributing to the field\, he is helping define it.
Please Regist
er for link to program.
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