Radiant Child
The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Javaka Steptoe
Discover the inspiring story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the little boy who saw art all around him in poetry, games, museums, and the vibrant pulse of New York City. Through Javaka Steptoe's bold illustrations and vivid text, readers will be captivated by Basquiat's unique and groundbreaking collage-style paintings. With messages of creativity, individuality, and artistic expression, this book reminds us that beauty can exist outside of neat lines and clean edges. Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
Publish Date
2016-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
2016-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.94
ISBN
9780316213882
Categories
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2022-08-22T04:55:25.000Z
Non-fiction: this is an extraordinary bio of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Kids bios often stink (sorry!) but Radiant Child is really About something: family, creativity and most of all mental illness. And the art is literally made from the places in the book. – source2023-02-05T14:25:43.000Z
@MrsR51710002 Love that book. I have loads of books most however are Americans. Here are my faves. – source