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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood\, Music\, and Art with Lucky Diaz
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author\n  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ENGLISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/197847/register \nREGISTER HERE FOR SPANISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/198528/register \n  \nOn September 24th grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join online 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. \nWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer 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’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. \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. \nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives! \n  \nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date. The English language event is at 7pm and the Spanish language event is at 8pm. Each event is 30 minutes. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. \n  \nAbout the Author: \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. \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. \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. \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  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-where-the-paletero-man-goes-a-journey-of-neighborhood-music-and-art-with-lucky-diaz/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Virtual Author Talk
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