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!
\nPlease note that we will be hosti
ng Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Spanish (8pm) and in English (7
pm). Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.<
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About the Author:
\nLucky Diaz
is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist
\,
acclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children&rs
quo\;s literature. A six-time
Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee C
ollege of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history
as the first North Americ
an children&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges
m
usic and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted
in the cultural life
of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles.<
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As an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publi
shing. His books
have received starred reviews from Kirkus Review
s\, School Library Journal\, Publishers
Weekly\, and Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized ac
ross
every major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Ma
n received a Kirkus star and
audiobook distinction and was award
ed 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
family audiences.
His latest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continu
es to build national recognition\, with a Spanish
edition arriving th
is summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms
acro
ss the country.
Diaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and praised b
y NPR\, Billboard\, The New York Times\,
and People Maga
zine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersectio
n of
culture\, music\, and literature.
Through his books\, re
cordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam
Band\,
Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He i
s not only
contributing to the field\, he is helping define it.
This program is sponsored by the Alexandria Library Foundation.
\nRegister for u pcoming book talks and stream previously broadcast book talks here.
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