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URL:https://www.derbynecklibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-where-the-
 paletero-man-goes-a-journey-of-neighborhood-music-and-art-with-lucky-diaz
SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neig
 hborhood\, Music\, and Art with Lucky Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Register here! This is a virtual program. You will receive an 
 email with the link to the program feed.Grab 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. What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Ru
 n quick and find Paletero José!Follow along with our narrator as he passe
 s 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.Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles
  and Diaz’s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a s
 un-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of 
 the day is just around the corner.Register today and discover how we can a
 ll bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives
 ! Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date\, onc
 e in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your pre
 ferred format. About the Author:Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, mu
 lti–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,acclaimed author\, and a leading 
 voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-timeEmmy-nominated so
 ngwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made historyas the fi
 rst North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bri
 dgesmusic and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work ro
 oted in the cultural lifeof Mexican American communities in Los Angeles.As
  an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His
  bookshave received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews\, School Library
  Journal\, PublishersWeekly\, and Booklist\, placing him among a rare gr
 oup of creators recognized acrossevery major literary journal. His breakou
 t title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star andaudiobook distinction and
  was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lastingcontribution to L
 atino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choi
 ceGold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family 
 audiences.His latest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national 
 recognition\, with a Spanishedition arriving this summer\, expanding acces
 s to bilingual readers and classroomsacross the country.Diaz’s work has 
 been featured and praised by NPR\, Billboard\, The New York Times\,and
  People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the int
 ersection ofculture\, music\, and literature.Through his books\, recording
 s\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family JamBand\, Diaz continu
 es to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not onlycon
 tributing to the field\, he is helping define it.
CATEGORIES:Adult
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