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Jean-Michel Basquiat

Name: Jean-Michel Basquiat
ISBN: 9780711245808

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

How did a Brooklyn boy’s bold graffiti transform him into an internationally acclaimed artist?

inspiring engaging informative

Genres

Biography Non-fiction

What is Jean-Michel Basquiat about?

Discover the inspiring journey of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a Brooklyn-born artist with Puerto Rican and Haitian roots. From his early passion for art, nurtured by his mother, to his rise as a graffiti artist with the duo SAMO, Jean-Michel's unique style captivated the New York art scene and earned him international acclaim. This engaging book features stylish illustrations and includes extra facts, a biographical timeline, and historical photos, offering young readers a glimpse into the life of this brilliant artist.

About the author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a talented author from Spain who loves to tell inspiring true stories. She is best known for creating the 'Little People, BIG DREAMS' series, which shares the amazing lives of famous people from around the world. Maria hopes her books encourage children to dream big and believe in themselves.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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