Radiant Child The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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What is Radiant Child The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat about?

Jean-Michel Basquiat learned to see art everywhere: in books, museums, street games, city walls and the lively streets of New York. As a child, he filled his world with words, shapes and bold ideas, refusing to stay inside the lines. Javaka Steptoe’s vivid biography follows Basquiat’s imaginative journey from an observant young boy to an influential artist, showing how his creativity, identity and experiences shaped a powerful new way of making art.

About the author

Javaka Steptoe is an American author, illustrator and artist who creates lively, colourful books for children. He is best known for Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, a picture-book biography inspired by Basquiat’s bold art. The book won the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. Javaka also wrote and illustrated The Jones Family Express. His bright pictures and creative style encourage readers to explore art, ideas and their own imaginations.