Books About Graffiti

The Best Graffiti Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about graffiti? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Graffiti

Bad Magic
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Bad Magic

By Pseudonymous Bosch · The Bad Books series

A boy's journal entries appear as graffiti, leading him to a mysterious island camp where nothing is as it seems.

368 pages· 56,521 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 3,967 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Clay thinks magic is fake until his journal entries appear as graffiti, landing him at Earth Ranch, a camp for troubled kids on a volcanic island. As strange events unfold, including talking llamas and ghostly sightings, Clay must unravel the island's secrets hidden behind vog. Can he solve the mystery before chaos erupts?
The Anatomical Shape of a Heart
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

The Anatomical Shape of a Heart

By Jenn Bennett

An aspiring artist's summer plans unravel when she meets a charming boy hiding a painful secret.

304 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 20,528 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Beatrix Adams plans to spend the summer before senior year drawing cadavers to win a museum art scholarship. When she misses the last train home after sneaking into a hospital, she meets Jack, a charming boy who may be one of San Francisco's most notorious graffiti artists. As they spend nights on buses and rooftops, Beatrix tries to learn what Jack is hiding, while secrets in her own family threaten to tear them apart.
Banksy
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Banksy

By Fausto Gilberti

Discover the secretive world of a graffiti artist whose identity remains a mystery.

48 pages· 941 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 244 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into the enigmatic world of a graffiti artist who paints in secret, leaving thought-provoking images on city walls. His art, often political and whimsical, features rats that mirror his elusive nature. While millions recognize his work, his true identity remains hidden. Explore the mystery and intrigue surrounding this contemporary artist, whose creations stir curiosity and admiration. What drives him to remain anonymous, and what messages do his artworks convey? This tale invites young readers to ponder the power of art and the allure of the unknown.
Finding Mighty
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Finding Mighty

By Sheela Chari

Two kids race against time to uncover secrets and find a missing brother amidst danger and deception.

336 pages· 73,293 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 475 ratings
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Summary: In the shadowy world of New York's train lines, 12-year-olds Myla and Peter are on a desperate quest. Myla's necklace holds the key to finding Peter's missing brother, Randall. As they delve into a realm of parkour, graffiti, and diamond smuggling, they face a gang with sinister motives. Can they unravel the mystery before family secrets tear them apart? With danger lurking at every turn, Myla and Peter must rely on their wits and courage to save Randall and themselves.
Art Attack
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Art Attack

By James Ponti · Book #3 in the The Sherlock Society series

Can a secretive graffiti artist be caught in Miami's vibrant art scene?

320 pages· 52,120 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 349 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: The Sherlock Society dives into Miami's vibrant street art scene to track down elusive graffiti artist Funky Munky. Tasked by a developer, Alex, Zoe, Lina, and Yadi must navigate the chaos of Miami Art Week, where new artists flood the city. Their mission? To convince the mysterious artist to create a mural for a new hotel. But with Funky Munky skilled at evading detection, the team must devise a daring sting operation. Will they succeed without revealing their own identities, or will the colorful chaos of the art world prove too much?
Dirty Laundry
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2008

Dirty Laundry

By Daniel Ehrenhaft

At a school for expelled kids, a disguised star and a graffiti artist hunt for a missing classmate.

229 pages· 52,621 words· Est. 5 hour read
2.9 Goodreads · 304 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: The Winchester School of the Arts takes the students better schools expel. Hollywood actress Carli enrolls undercover to research a role, and senior graffiti artist Fun is assigned as her assistant to work off his own crime. When talented senior Darcy Novak disappears, the two team up to find her, while someone sets them up.
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