Lucky Diaz is a bilingual, songwriting, taco-eating, multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning, Grammy-nominated and six-time Emmy-nominated musician, children’s television personality, and author. His work has been praised by NPR, Billboard, People, 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.
Paletero Man is Lucky’s debut children’s picture book, and an Alma Flor Alda Book Award winner, illustrated by Micah Player. Paletero Man is a truly refreshing tale of determination, kindness, ice pops— and the true meaning of being part of a community. Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, the book also includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author’s note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book.
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 with Harper Collins. His next installment to his LA based stories is due in summer of 2025 entitled Fix-It Familia!
“Lucky was a joy to work with! He was immediately personable and friendly and arrived incredibly well-prepared for our event. Lucky was amazing at interacting with young kids and even brought cards to give out for free to ensure that no one left his booksigning empty-handed. He did a wonderful job reading the mood of the crowd and adapting the presentation based on their needs. I also wanted to note how well he presented bilingually – this can be a real challenge but he switched back and forth between English and Spanish so fluidly that all participants felt included throughout the duration of the event. This was an outstanding author visit and we would love to have Lucky back in the future.” — Fairfax County Public Library, 2024
