David Díaz (born 1960) is an American illustrator of children's books. He won the 1995

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for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing ''

Smoky Night ''Smoky Night'' is a 1994 children's book by Eve Bunting. It tells the story of a Los Angeles riot and its aftermath through the eyes of a young boy named Daniel. The ongoing fires and looting force neighbors who previously disliked each other to ...

'' by

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. He currently lives in

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Biography

David Díaz grew up in southern Florida with his family. He discovered his love for drawing when he was in the first grade while working on a vowel worksheet. His parents were afraid of his love for art because they did not want him to struggle with the uncertainty of being an artist. When David was only sixteen his mother passed away, which left a huge hole in his heart. From this tragedy, he used drawing as a catharsis for his emotional output. In high school, Díaz had an inspiring teacher that helped nurture his potential, this same teacher also lead him to competitions where he won awards for his art. When he got older, Díaz moved to southern California where he became a graphic design artist until he made his own design and illustration business called Diaz Icon. In 2018, a book Diaz had illustrated was pulled before its publication following allegations of sexual harassment at a

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conference.

Awards and exhibitions

;Exhibitions * 1997: "Going Home" art exhibit held by the

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, Abilene, Texas * July 8 – October 1, 2010: "Golden Kite, Golden Dream. Celebrating the Art of the Golden Kite Award" art exhibit to be hosted by the

, Abilene, Texas ;Awards * 1995 Caldecott Medal,

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(ALSC),

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, ''

'' by Eve Bunting * 1995 ''School Library Journal'' Best Book of the Year, ''Smoky Night'' * 2009

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, ''Ocean's Child''"2009 Parents' Choice Award winners"
Retrieved May 25, 2010. ;Runners-up * 2004

Pura Belpré Award The Pura Belpré Award is a recognition presented to a Latino or Latina author and illustrator whose work best portrays the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children or youth. It was established in 1996. It was given every oth ...

, ALSC, ALA, ''The Pot That Juan Built'' by Nancy Andrews-Goebel * 2006 Pura Belpré Award, ''César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!'' by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand * 2010 Pura Belpré Award, ''Diego: Bigger Than Life'' by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Books illustrated

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, Charlesbridge (2013) * '' Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert'' by Gary Schmidt,

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(2011) * '' Me, Frida'' by

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, Harry N. Abrams Inc. (2010) * '' Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems'' by

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(2010) * '' Let There Be Peace on Earth: And Let it Begin with Me'' by Jill Jackson and

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(2009) * '' Ocean's Child'' by Christine Ford and

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(2009) * '' Diego: Bigger Than Life'' by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand,

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(2009) * '' El Barrio'' by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate,

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(2009) * '' Build A Burrito'' by

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(2008) * '' De Colores: Bright With Colors'', traditional folk song,

(2008) * ''

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Sharon Creech Sharon Creech (born July 29, 1945) is an American writer of children's novels. She was the first American winner of the Carnegie Medal for British children's books and the first person to win both the American Newbery Medal and the British C ...

(2007) * '' Pocahontas: Princess of the New World'' by

Kathleen Krull Kathleen Krull (July 29, 1952 – January 15, 2021) was an author of children's books and a former book editor. Early life and education Krull was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in 1952 and grew up in Wilmette, Illinois. She graduated fr ...

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(2007) * ''

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, Atheneum (2006) * '' Cesar: Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!'' by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand,

(2006) * '' Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi'' by Jose-Luis Orozco,

(2005) * ''

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(2005) * '' Feliz Navidad: Two Stories Celebrating Christmas'' by

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(2003) * '' Angel Face'' by

, Atheneum (2002) * '' The Pot That Juan Built'' by Nancy Andrew-Goebel,

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(2000) * '' Gospel Cinderella'' by Joyce Carol Thomas,

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(1999) * '' Shadow Story'' by

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(1999) * '' The Little Scarecrow Boy'' by

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(1999) * '' Mother Goose Around the World: Big Book, Volume 4'' by

, William H. Sadlier, Inc. (1999) * '' The Disappearing Alphabet'' by

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, Harcourt (1998) * '' Be Not Far From Me'' by

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(1998) * ''December'' by

, Harcourt (1997) * '' Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World’s Fastest Woman'' by

, Harcourt (1996) * '' Passing Strange: True Tales of New England Hauntings and Horrors'' by Joseph A. Citro,

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(1996) * '' The Inner City Mother Goose'' by

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(1996) * '' Just One Flick of the Finger'' by Marybeth Lorbiecki, Dial (1996) * '' Anansi's Narrow Waist'' by

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(1994); translated as '' La Cintuita de Anansi'' (1995) * '' Going Home'' by

(1994) * ''

'' by

, Harcourt (1994) * '' Neighborhood Odes'' by

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, Harcourt (1992)

References

External links

David Díaz
at National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature {{DEFAULTSORT:Diaz, David 1960 births Caldecott Medal winners American children's book illustrators People from Carlsbad, California People from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Living people Date of birth missing (living people)