Grab a pocketful of change and get ready t
o dance down the street! Join us for an energetic virtual conversation as
we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning
musician Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book
What&rsquo\;s the best way to co
ol 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.
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Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Dia
z&rsquo\;s own hit song\, 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 the corner.
Please note that we
will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Spanish and in Eng
lish. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
Register for the Spanish event here.
\nAbout the Author :
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Lucky Diaz is a multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning ar
tist\, acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rsq
uo\;s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter\, Diaz made history
as the first North American children&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMM
Y. His work bridges music and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of b
ilingual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities
in Los Angeles.
As an author\, Diaz has earned some of the h
ighest honors in publishing. His books have received starred reviews from
Kirkus Reviews\, School Library Journal\, Publishers
\;Weekly\, and Booklist. \;His breakout ti
tle Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and audiobook di
stinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting con
tribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the P
arent&rsquo\;s Choice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing h
is impact on family audiences.
His latest book\, Fix-It Famili a\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classroom s across the country.
\nDiaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and pra ised 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.
\nPresente
d with Library Speakers Consortium.
Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library.