Iconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister.
Kay Haring is the younger sister of artist Keith Haring. Kay lives
in southern California. This is her first book.
Robert Neubeckeris the award-winning author-illustrator ofWow!
City! And Wow! Ocean!. Hiswork has been published by Slate.com,
theWall Street Journal, and theNew York Times.He lives in Park
City, Utah, with his family.
* "This laudatory biography, written by Haring’ssister, is guided
by his unapologetic rejection of artistic pretension and
illustratedin—what else?—a friendly and accessible cartoony style
that fluidly integratesHaring’s own work on subway cars and
buildings, as well as in galleries." — Horn Book, starred
review
"Neubecker’s colorful illustrations capture the energy with
which Keith [Haring] lived his life, and cleverly integrate some of
the artist’s original works... Always upbeat, this story
is a celebration of art and life." — Booklist
"Neubecker neatly incorporates Haring's real pieces into these
zesty, bustling, digital-and-pencil illustrations.... Haring's work
pops; Neubecker's compositions and enthusiastic crowd scenes do it
wonderful credit." — Kirkus
"An enlightening look at the merits of street art and how it allows
those who may not ordinarily venture into a museum or gallery to
experience and enjoy art....Children will relate to young Haring’s
drive to pursue his calling despite naysayers." —School
Library Journal
"Cheerily energetic....Schools with “Picture Person” programs, as
well as primary grades art teachers, will want to share this
appealing title." —BCCB
"Exuberant...Neubecker (I Won a What?) combines images of Haring’s
work (all identified in a closing spread) with his own punchy
cartooning, which dovetails perfectly with the effervescent energy
that characterized Haring’s imagery." —Publishers Weekly
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