The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

December 29, 2019 admin

Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is a 2016 picture book biography by Javaka Steptoe about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Using a style similar to Basquiat’s, the book tells the story of his childhood and early career. Wikipedia

Originally published: October 25, 2016

Author: Javaka Steptoe

Genre: Biography

Illustrator: Javaka Steptoe

Page count: 40

Awards: Caldecott Medal

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