David Díaz (illustrator) facts for kids
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David Díaz
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Díaz at the Mazza Museum 2012 conference
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Occupation | Illustrator, graphic designer |
| Alma mater | Fort Lauderdale Art Institute |
| Period | 1992–present |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
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| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 1995 |
David Díaz, born in 1960, is an American artist. He creates amazing illustrations for children's books. In 1995, he won the Caldecott Medal. This is a very important award for picture book art in the U.S. He won it for his work in the book Smoky Night by Eve Bunting. Today, David Díaz lives in Carlsbad, California.
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About David Díaz
David Díaz grew up in southern Florida with his family. He found his love for drawing very early. It happened in first grade while he was doing a school worksheet. His parents were a bit worried about him becoming an artist. They didn't want him to have a tough life.
When David was sixteen, his mother passed away. This was a very sad time for him. He used drawing to help him deal with his feelings. Art became a way for him to express himself. In high school, David had a great teacher. This teacher helped him develop his art skills. He even helped David win awards in art competitions.
Later, David Díaz moved to southern California. He started working as a graphic designer. Eventually, he created his own design and illustration company. It was called Diaz Icon.
Awards and Art Shows
David Díaz has won many important awards for his art. His work has also been shown in special art exhibits. These shows let people see his beautiful illustrations up close.
Art Exhibitions
- 1997: His art was part of the "Going Home" exhibit. This show was held by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It took place in Abilene, Texas.
- July 8 – October 1, 2010: His art was featured in "Golden Kite, Golden Dream." This exhibit celebrated art from the Golden Kite Award. It was also hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.
Awards for His Books
- 1995: He won the Caldecott Medal. This award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). It's part of the American Library Association. He won for the book Smoky Night by Eve Bunting.
- 1995: Smoky Night was also named a Best Book of the Year. This award came from School Library Journal.
- 2009: He received a Parents' Choice Award. This was for his work on the book Ocean's Child.
Books Illustrated by David Díaz
David Díaz has brought many stories to life with his art. Here are some of the books he has illustrated:
- Yes! We are Latinos by Alma Flor Ada and Isabel Campoy, Charlesbridge (2013)
- Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert by Gary Schmidt, Clarion (2012)
- Before You Came by Patricia MacLachlan & Emily MacLachlan Charest, HarperCollins (2011)
- Me, Frida by Amy Novesky, Harry N. Abrams Inc. (2010)
- Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Simon & Schuster (2010)
- Let There Be Peace on Earth: And Let it Begin with Me by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller, Tricycle Press (2009)
- Ocean's Child by Christine Ford and Trish Holland, Golden Books (2009)
- Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, Marshall Cavendish Corporation (2009)
- El Barrio by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate, Henry Holt & Company (2009)
- Build A Burrito by Denise Vega, Cartwheel Books (2008)
- De Colores: Bright With Colors, traditional folk song, Marshall Cavendish Corporation (2008)
- Castle Corona by Sharon Creech, HarperCollins (2007)
- Pocahontas: Princess of the New World by Kathleen Krull, Walker Books for Young Readers (2007)
- Counting Ovejas by Sarah Weeks, Atheneum (2006)
- Cesar: Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can! by Carmen Bernier-Grand, Marshall Cavendish Corporation (2006)
- Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi by José-Luis Orozco, Cartwheel Books (2005)
- Who's That Baby by Sharon Creech, HarperCollins (2005)
- Feliz Navidad: Two Stories Celebrating Christmas by José Feliciano, Cartwheel Books (2003)
- Angel Face by Sarah Weeks, Atheneum (2002)
- The Pot That Juan Built by Nancy Andrew-Goebel, Lee & Low Books (2002)
- Road Runner's Dance by Rudolfo A. Anaya, Disney Press (2000)
- Gospel Cinderella by Joyce Carol Thomas, HarperCollins (2000)
- Jump Rope Magic by Afi Scruggs and Afi-Odelia Scruggs, Scholastic (2000)
- The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, HarperCollins (1999)
- Shadow Story by Nancy Willard, HarperCollins (1999)
- The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown, HarperCollins (1999)
- Mother Goose Around the World: Big Book, Volume 4 by Lee Bennett Hopkins, William H. Sadlier, Inc. (1999)
- The Disappearing Alphabet by Richard Wilbur, Harcourt (1998)
- Be Not Far From Me by Eric A. Kimmel, Simon & Schuster (1998)
- December by Eve Bunting, Harcourt (1997)
- Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World’s Fastest Woman by Kathleen Krull, Harcourt (1996)
- Passing Strange: True Tales of New England Hauntings and Horrors by Joseph Citro, Chapters Pub Ltd. (1996)
- The Inner City Mother Goose by Eve Merriam, Simon & Schuster (1996)
- Just One Flick of the Finger by Marybeth Lorbiecki, Dial (1996)
- Anansi's Narrow Waist by Len Cabral, Good Year Books (1994); translated as La Cintuita de Anansi (1995)
- Going Home by Eve Bunting, HarperCollins (1994)
- Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, Harcourt (1994)
- Neighborhood Odes by Gary Soto, Harcourt (1992)
