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

Javaka Steptoe
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 750.92 Basquiat Ste)


The story of Jean-Michel Basquiat is told in this picture book illustrated in the style of Basquiat himself. In addition to providing biographical information, Steptoe wonderfully demonstrates that art doesn’t have to be neat and inside the lines to be beautiful. 2017 illustrator award winner. Recommended for ages 4-8.

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