Smoky Night

Eve Buntings heartfelt story and David Diazs dramatic illustrations create a compelling childs-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighborswho have always avoided one anotherto come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.