Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
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Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

Written by Kay Haring & illustrated by Robert Neubecker
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5 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
29
Words per page
AD650L
Lexile measure
Feb 14, 2017
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Iconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister This one-of-a-kind book explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame. It sheds light on this important artist’s great humanity, his concern for children, and his disregard for the establishment art world. Reproductions of Keith’s signature artwork appear in scenes boldly rendered by Robert Neubecker. This is a story to inspire, and a book for Keith Haring fans of all ages to treasure.

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artimaginationperseveranceactivismartists  America20th centuryhistorydrawing

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Book Details

ISBN
9780525428190
Publication Date
February 14, 2017
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
29
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2015049501
Lexile® Level
AD650L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~P
ATOS® Book Level
3.8
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
187592
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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