What&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Find Paletero José\;!
\nFollow along with ou r narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Pal etero 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 take the e ntire community's help to get the tasty treat now.
\nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own hit song\, this beau tiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the rin g of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
\nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetn ess and community spirit into our daily lives!
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ut the Author: \; Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;
Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,
acclaimed author and a leading vo
ice in contemporary children&rsquo\;s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominate
d songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history as t
he first North American children&rsquo\;s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. Hi
s work bridges music and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of biling
ual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities in Lo
s Angeles.
As an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest hono rs in publishing. His books have received starred reviews from \;K irkus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Pub lishers Weekly\, and \;Booklist\, placing him among a ra re group of creators recognized across every major literary journal. His b reakout title \;Paletero Man \;received a Kirkus star and audioboo k distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of t he Parent&rsquo\;s Choice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizi ng his impact on family audiences. His latest book\, \;Fix-It Fami lia\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish editio n arriving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classro oms across the country. Diaz&rsquo\;s work has been featured and praised b y \;NPR\, \;Billboard\, \;The New York Times\, and&nb sp\;People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection of culture\, music\, and literature. Through his book s\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band\ , Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only contributing to the field\, he is helping define it.
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\nRegistration is required for live streaming. While register ing\, submit your questions so the author can answer them during the live event. Find all our upcoming Author Talks and past recordings by clicking here. Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, once in Span ish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred fo rmat.
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