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\nGrab a pocketful of change and get ready to danc e down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate t he joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Luck y Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book\, \;Paletero Man. \;
\nWhat&rsquo\;s the best way to cool off on a hot summe r day? Run quick and find Paletero José\;!
\nFollow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood 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 dinero? It will take th e help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
\nInspire d by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz&rsquo\;s own hit song\, t his 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 cor ner.
\nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a little mor e sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
\nAbout the A uthor:
\nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi&ndash\;Latin G
RAMMY Award-winning artist\,
acclaimed author\, and a leading voice i
n contemporary children&rsquo\;s literature. A six-time
Emmy-nominate
d songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, 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 bilingual work rooted in the cultural life
of Mexican American co
mmunities in Los Angeles.
As an author\, Diaz has earned some of t
he highest honors in publishing. His books
have received starred revi
ews from \;Kirkus Reviews\, \;School Library Journal\, \;Publi
shers
Weekly\, and \;Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of
creators recognized across
every major literary journal. His breakou
t title \;Paletero Man \;received a Kirkus star and
audiobook
distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting<
br />contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. 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 latest book\, \;F
ix-It Familia\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanishedition arriving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers a
nd 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 crea
tive voice at the intersection of
culture\, music\, and literature.\n
Through his books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz a
nd the Family Jam
Band\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities o
f American storytelling. He is not only
contributing to the field\, h
e is helping define it.