Kids get a Lucky day at La Conner Swinomish Library

Friday was a Lucky day in La Conner, and not just because of the Northern Lights. An upbeat, hour-long morning program at La Conner-­Swinomish Library by award-winning author and musician Lucky Diaz made the day special as well.

Diaz, a bilingual force of energy, came to celebrate with area children and parents the wonder and joy that can create magic in the lives of young people.

"I do this for the kids," Diaz told the Weekly News. "I started doing this to entertain my oldest daughter. I'd make up silly songs for her and then I'd be asked to do songs for her and other kids at barbecues and ga...