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.

He discovered his love for drawing when he was in the first grade while working on a vowel worksheet.

His parents were concerned about 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.