Lucky Diaz is a bilingual, songwriting, taco-eating, multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician, children’s television personality and author.
As a first generation Mexican- American and self-proclaimed Pocho, Lucky is honored to be a representative for diversity and inclusion in children’s media.
His work has been praised by NPR, Billboard Magazine, People Magazine, and the New York Times. He is a Parent’s Choice Gold Award and NAPPA Award winner. In 2020, his album Buenos Diaz was named an official selection of notable works for children by the American Library Association. Lucky’s debut picture book, Paletero Man, has been awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for children’s literature. He’s also been celebrated with a Kirkus Star, SLJ Star, Publisher’s Weekly Star and Book List Star. His latest picture book, La Guitarrista released to wide acclaim in May of 2023 on Harper Collins. His next installment to his LA based stories is due in the summer of 2025 entitled Fix-It Familia!
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alisha, daughter, Indiana Maven and their dog, Django.
Author Session 1:
Cool Kids Concert & Paletas
Saturday, November 2, 2024
12:00-12:45PM
Location:
Outside Stage │ Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Author Session 2:
Paletero Man: A Bilingual Storytime with Lucky Diaz
Saturday, November 2, 2024
2:00-2:45PM
Location:
Auditorium │ Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Book Signings:
1:00 - 1:30PM
3:00 - 3:30PM
Location:
Computer Lab │ Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
