Meet Lucky Diaz, Award-Winning Author and Musician
Rock out with award-winning musician and author, Lucky Diaz! Lucky will play a collection of songs and read from his book Fix It Familia. Registration required. This event will be followed by a book signing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lucky’s 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 2025 Lucky won the GRAMMY for his album Brillo, Brillo!. 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, Fix-It Familia! released to wide acclaim in April of 2025 on Harper Collins. He’s also added audio versions of his beloved books released in November of 2025. Look for a bilingual version of Fix-IT Familia! out in 2026!
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alisha, daughter, Indiana Maven, and their dog Django.
Related LibGuide: Reading Adventures for Youth and Adults by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)
- Date:
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2
- Library Branch:
- Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Summer Reading Adventure
- Audience:
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