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\, Pale tero Man. \;
\nWhat&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
\nFollow a long with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in searc h of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him\, our narra tor&rsquo\;s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It wil l take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
\n< p>Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborh ood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just aroun d the corner.\nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a l ittle more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
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ucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure tha
t you are registering for your preferred format.
< strong>About the Author:
\nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-win ning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rsquo\;s literature. A six-t ime 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 storytelling\, creating a distin ct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life \;of Mexican Ame rican communities in Los Angeles.
\nAs an author\, Diaz has earned s ome of the highest honors in publishing. His books have received starred r eviews from Kirkus Reviews\, School Library Journal\, Publishers Weekly\, and Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized acros s every major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man r eceived a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 A lma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latino-centered storyte lling. He is also a recipient of the Parent&rsquo\;s Choice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family audiences. His l atest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national recogni tion\, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer\, expanding access to b ilingual readers and classrooms across the country. Diaz&rsquo\;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 intersection of \;culture\, music\, and literature.
\nThrough his books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band\, Diaz continues to expand the possibi lities of American storytelling. He is not only \;contributing to the field\, he is helping define it.
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