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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2017 | Elementary
K-Gr 3—This artist monograph benefits from the intimate familiarity of the creators with the subject: it is written by Keith Haring's sister and illustrated by one of his colleagues from the 1980s New York City art scene. The author emphasizes Haring's early appreciation of art and his later generosity with it. The illustrations incorporate sketches made by a young Haring, and the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Starred Review on February 1, 2017
As an upbeat narrative chronicles pop artist Haring's childhood, early adulthood, and brief but momentous career, our subject faces relentless questions from onlookers confused by his free-spirited artistic habits, ideals, and style. "WHY did you doodle on this important paper?" from a teacher in elementary school. "WHY didn't you take the money?" after teenage Keith gives a piece away for free. "WHY are you drawing pictures that look like scrambled bodies? This is not what we told you to draw" in art school. After each "WHY?" is...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
