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David Díaz
Díaz at the Mazza Museum 2012 conference
Díaz at the Mazza Museum 2012 conference
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
Notable works
  • Smoky Night
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.

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

Awards for His Books

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:

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