A virtual talk with Lucky Diaz
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! 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? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighbourhood 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 sun-drenched neighbourhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
Lucky Diaz is a multi–Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, acclaimed author, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter, Diaz is the first North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY®. His work bridges music and storytelling, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. As an author, Diaz has earned starred reviews across every major literary journal.
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This live, virtual event is presented by BPL's digital resource, Library Speakers Consortium, which curates virtual presentations with top authors from around the world.
Register to attend this virtual talk live and submit questions in advance for the author.
(Please note a separate Spanish language event with Lucky Diaz will take place at 8pm. Register for Spanish version here)
