Hav e questions for the author? Submit your question at registration and you m ay just hear the answer live! \;
\nGrab a pocket ful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energ etic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bili ngual picture book\, \;Paletero Man. \;
\nWhat&rsqu o\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Pale tero José\;!
\nFollow along with our narrator as he passes thr ough his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he fina lly 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.
\nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Lo s Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites re aders into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
\nRegister today an d discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spir it into our daily lives!
\nPlease note that we will be h osting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
\nAbout the Author: \;Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award -winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, \;acclaime d author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rsquo\;s literatur e. A six-time \;Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music \;alumnus\, Diaz made history \;as the first North American child ren&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges \;music an d storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life \;of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\nAs an author\, Di az has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books \;ha ve received starred reviews from \;Kirkus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Publishers \;Weekly\, an d \;Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators rec ognized across \;every major literary journal. His breakout title \;Paletero \;Man \;received a Kirkus star and \;audio book distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its last ing \;contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recip ient of the Parent&rsquo\;s Choice \;Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, fu rther recognizing his impact on family audiences. \;His latest book\,& nbsp\;Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish \;edition arriving this summer\, expanding access to bi lingual readers and classrooms \;across the country. \;Diaz&rsquo\ ;s work has been featured and praised by \;NPR\, \;Bi llboard\, \;The New York Times\, \;and \;Peo ple Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the int ersection of \;culture\, music\, and literature. \;Through his boo ks\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam \;Band\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelli ng. He is not only \;contributing to the field\, \;he is \;hel ping define it. \;
\nPlease be aware that registration is do ne through a third party\, and you may be asked to share your email addres s and/or phone number.
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