Radiant Child

Name: Radiant Child
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SKU: 9780316213882
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The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

By Javaka Steptoe

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Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe is a beautifully illustrated picture book biography that tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young artist who rose to fame by creating dynamic art inspired by his experiences in New York City. The book captures his journey from a child with dreams to a celebrated figure in the art world, highlighting his unique style and the challenges he faced along the way.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate inspiring stories of artistic talent and resilience. It’s a beautifully illustrated memoir that delves into the early life of an enigmatic young artist, offering a vibrant glimpse into his world. Perfect for those who love creative biographies filled with striking visual elements.

Radiant Child

Visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Javaka Steptoe.

Description

Somewhere in Brooklyn, a little boy dreams of being a famous artist, not knowing that one day he would make himself a king.

Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. However, before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games, in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City.

Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own style introduces young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean—and definitely not inside the lines—to be beautiful.

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Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe receives accolade for its vibrant and captivating portrayal of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Critics praise its engaging narrative and stunning collage-style illustrations that reflect Basquiat's unique art. It's seen as a compelling introduction to the artist for young readers, offering a balance of biography and artistic inspiration.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316213882

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 48

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Javaka Steptoe Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Javaka Steptoe is an artist, designer, and illustrator. His debut picture book, In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall, won the Coretta Scott King Award, and Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow (written by Gary Golio) received a Coretta Scott King Honor. He has also illustrated Do You Know What I'll Do? by Charlotte Zolotow, A Pocketful of Poems by Nikki Grimes, Amiri and Odette: A Love Story by Walter Dean Myers, Rain Play by Cynthia Cotten, and Hot Day on Abbott Avenue by Karen English, which received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. He is also the author and illustrator of The Jones Family Express. Javaka invites you to visit his website at Javaka.com.