Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring

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  • Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring by Matthew Burgess
A 2021 Rainbow Book List selectionA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Pick of 2020A 2021 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children2020 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Gold Award

A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List selection


I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. --Keith Haring


Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.

From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring
$18.95
Available In Store
Description
A 2021 Rainbow Book List selection

A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020

A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Pick of 2020

A 2021 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children

2020 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Gold Award

A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List selection


I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. --Keith Haring


Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.

From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

Description
A 2021 Rainbow Book List selection

A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020

A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Pick of 2020

A 2021 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children

2020 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Gold Award

A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List selection


I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. --Keith Haring


Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.

From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

ISBN
9781592702671
Publication Date
May 19, 2020
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Illustrator
Josh Cochran
Language
English
Ages
7-10
Pages
64
Keywords
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art; Juvenile Nonfiction | LGBTQ+; Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Painting; Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | LGBTQ+

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