David Díaz (illustrator)

David Díaz

Díaz at the Mazza Museum 2012 conference
Born Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Occupation Illustrator, graphic designer
Nationality American
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 1960) is an American illustrator of children's books. He won the 1995 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing Smoky Night by Eve Bunting.[1] He lives in Carlsbad, California.

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. His mother died when he was sixteen years old. From this tragedy in Díaz's life, he used drawing as a way for an emotional output. In high school, Díaz had an inspiring teacher that was able to 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.[2]

Awards and exhibitions

Exhibitions
Awards
Runners-up

Books illustrated

References

  1. 1 2 "Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938–Present". ALSC. ALA. Retrieved May 23, 2010.
  2. "David Diaz". NCCIL. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  3. "2009 Parents' Choice Award winners". Retrieved May 25, 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 "2004 "Pura Belpré Award winners". ALSC. ALA. Retrieved May 25, 2010.

External links

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