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Where the Paletero Man Goes with Lucky Diaz
A Library Speakers Consortium Virtual Author Talk
Thursday, September 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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." Made possible by The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library. For more information, visit https://libraryc.org/mdpls/198036. Ages 19 yrs.+
About the Author:
Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist, acclaimed author, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus, Diaz made history as 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 some of the highest honors in publishing. His books have received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across every major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice Gold 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 Spanish edition arriving this summer, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms across 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 intersection of culture, music, and literature. Through his books, recordings, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam
Band, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only contributing to the field, heis helping define it.
Virtual Library
| Mon, Aug 31 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 06 | Closed |