Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing -- Kay Haring, Hardcover

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.

Author: Kay Haring
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 02/14/2017
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780525428190
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187592 / Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2016 pg. 52
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2016
School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 109
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 02/13/2017
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2017 pg. 107

About the Author
Kay Haring is the younger sister of artist Keith Haring. Kay lives in southern California. This is her first book.

Robert Neubecker is the award-winning author-illustrator of Wow! City! And Wow! Ocean!. His work has been published by Slate.com, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.He lives in Park City, Utah, with his family.