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Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

Published in
2017
4.23
on Goodreads (818)

Description

Iconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister This one-of-a-kind book explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame. It sheds light on this important artist's great humanity, his concern for children, and his disregard for the establishment art world. Reproductions of Keith's signature artwork appear in scenes boldly rendered by Robert Neubecker. This is a story to inspire, and a book for Keith Haring fans of all ages to treasure.
Age
5-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring story
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Learn about art history
  • Follow the journey of a famous artist