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\, \;Pa letero Man. \;
\nWhat&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
\nFollow alon g with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search o f 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 t ake the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
\nI nspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own hit so ng\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around t he corner.
\nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a litt le more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
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\nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this da te\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
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\nAbout the Author:
\nL
ucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winn
ing artist\,
acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary c
hildren&rsquo\;s literature. A six-time
Emmy-nominated songwriter and
Berklee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history
as the first No
rth American children&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work brid
ges
music and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual wo
rk rooted in the cultural life
of Mexican American communities in Los
Angeles.
As an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honor
s in publishing. His books
have received starred reviews from \;K
irkus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Publishers
Weekl
y\, and \;Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recogn
ized across
every major literary journal. His breakout title \;Pa
letero Man \;received a Kirkus star and
audiobook distinction and
was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting
contributio
n to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent&rs
quo\;s Choice
Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his
impact on family audiences.
His latest book\, \;Fix-It Familia\,
continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish
edition arri
ving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms
across the country.
Diaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and pr
aised by \;NPR\, \;Billboard\, \;The New York Times\,
and
\;People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at th
e intersection of
culture\, music\, and literature.
Through h
is books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Ja
m
Band\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American story
telling. He is not only
contributing to the field\, he is helping def
ine it.
Free access to The Steve Redan Memorial Author Series is m ade possible through the support and generosity of the Redan family.
\nRegister online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.
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