David J. Smith is a Canadian writer for children. His book If the World were a village: A book about the World's People , illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong, has won a number of awards
Premio H.C.Andersen Award in 2003 for the Italian Edition.
International Reading Association Children's Book Award 2003
IRA and Children's Book Council Children's Choice Book for 2003
International Reading Association Teachers' Choice Book
National Parenting Publications Awards -- Gold Award Winner 2003