What&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
\nFollow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in sea rch of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him\, our nar rator&rsquo\;s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It w ill take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
\ nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own h it song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighbo rhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just aro und the corner.
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\nPlease note that we will be hos ting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Spanish and in English. Be su re that you are registering for your preferred format.
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\nAbout the Author
\nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning a rtist\, acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rs quo\;s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee Colleg e of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history as the first North American childre n&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges music and storyt elling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles.
\nAs an author \, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books hav e received starred reviews from \;Kirkus Reviews\, \; School Library Journal\, \;Publishers Weekly\, and \ ;Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across every major literary journal. His breakout title \;Paleter o Man \;received a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latin o-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent&rsquo\;s Cho ice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on famil y audiences. His latest book\, \;Fix-It Familia\, continues t o build national recognition\, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer \, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms across the country .
\nDiaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and praised by \;NP R\, \;Billboard\, \;The New York Times\, an d \;People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative v oice at the intersection of culture\, music\, and literature.
\nThro ugh his books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Fami ly Jam Band\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American story telling. He is not only contributing to the field\, he is helping define i t.
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