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SUMMARY:Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood\, Music\, and Art with Lucky Diaz
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Author Talk series is hosted on a third-party 
 website.\n\nGrab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the 
 street! Join us for an energetic 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\, Paletero Man. 
 \n\nWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and 
 find Paletero José!\n\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’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What 
 happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to 
 get the tasty treat now.\n\nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles 
 and Diaz’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.\n\nRegister today and discover how we 
 can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily 
 lives!\n\n \n\nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this 
 date\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for 
 your preferred format.\n\n \n\nAbout the Author:\n\nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY 
 Award-winning\, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,\nacclaimed 
 author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A 
 six-time\nEmmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, 
 Diaz made history\nas the first North American children’s artist to win a 
 Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges\nmusic and storytelling\, creating a 
 distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life\nof Mexican 
 American communities in Los Angeles.\n\nAs an author\, Diaz has earned some 
 of the highest honors in publishing. His books\nhave received starred 
 reviews from Kirkus Reviews\, School Library Journal\, Publishers\nWeekly\, 
 and Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized 
 across\nevery major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man 
 received a Kirkus star and\naudiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 
 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting\ncontribution to Latino-centered 
 storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice\nGold Award 
 and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family 
 audiences.\nHis latest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national 
 recognition\, with a Spanish\nedition arriving this summer\, expanding 
 access to bilingual readers and classrooms\nacross the country.\n\nDiaz’s 
 work has been featured and praised by NPR\, Billboard\, The New York 
 Times\,\nand People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice 
 at the intersection of\nculture\, music\, and literature.\n\nThrough his 
 books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family 
 Jam\nBand\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American 
 storytelling. He is not only\ncontributing to the field\, he is helping 
 define it.\n\nJoin us using the following link: 
 https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/197523\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/197523
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Salin":MAILTO:BSalin@tolibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Literacy & Reading
CONTACT;CN="Benjamin Salin":MAILTO:BSalin@tolibrary.org
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