Author
David Diaz
6 books here
The Pot That Juan Built
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 500L
A tactile, unfussy celebration of traditional Mexican pottery that models real craft without preaching—Diaz's illustrations do the heavy lifting, and the cumulative rhythm teaches respect for process.
César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 620L · 2011
A respectful, illustration-forward biography that teaches real history without glossing over hardship; Diaz's art carries the emotional weight so the text stays age-appropriate.
Smoky Night
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 620L
A rare picture book that treats a real historical trauma (1992 LA riots) with honest complexity — the illustrations convey danger and fear without sanitizing, and Daniel's growth from suspicion to understanding feels earned, not preachy.
Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L
A reverent, beautifully illustrated introduction to a real saint whose life teaches radical kindness across barriers — unusual for picture books to center a Brown protagonist and historical injustice this directly.
Diego: Bigger Than Life
Picture book · ages 4–8
A vibrant, oversized picture-book biography that lets Diaz's own bold murals and collage style match the subject — kids see art history as alive, not museum-bound.
Me, Frida
Picture book · ages 4–8
A confident, visually bold introduction to Frida Kahlo that centers her agency and artistic vision rather than trauma—kids see her as a maker and boundary-setter, not a victim.