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Smoky Night is a children's book written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by David Diaz. The book touches on themes like Urban violence, riots and race. .David Díaz's acrylic, collage-like illustration of the tale earned the book the 1995 Caldecott Medal.

Plot
The story is told through the eyes of a boy named Daniel following riots in his neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, California. Upset and confused about about all of the violence going on around him, Daniel becomes scared when he notice his pet cat missing. Daniel discovers his cat has made friends with another cat whose owner is the different lady, Mrs. Kim's; who owns the Market where Daniel and his mom did not shop. The neighbors who previously disliked each other, however land in a shelter together for the night after their building is set on fire. They end up learning to put aside their differences and to come together in care of now befriended pet cats.

Description
The book, in paperback edition measures 10 x 0.1 x 10 inches. Aimed for readers ages 6 - 9 years old learn through brightly colored collage art. Diaz does not differentiate facial features or skin color between the characters in the book because it is through the eyes of Daniel.

Reception
A noted author(Bunting) brings all her empathy and creative skill to another timely topic: an inner-city riot. - Kurkis Review Smokey Night was also recognized by the American Library Association Notable Children's Book in 1995.

The book made the list of One Hundred Books that Shaped the Century compiled by the Staff at the School Library Journal as paving the way towards the genre of serious picture books for adolescents.