Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

Author Kay Haring
Illustrated by Robert Neubecker
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
On sale Feb 14, 2017 | 40 Pages | 978-0-525-42819-0
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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Kay Haring is the younger sister of Keith Haring. She is a wife, mother, writer, hiker, lover of art and the wonders of nature. Kay has spent many years both working and volunteering for nonprofits, in management and fundraising capacities.  She has held board positions for a wide variety of nonprofits, many related to the arts.  She is interested in sharing nonfiction stories with children that are inspirational and thought provoking.Kay spends time in southern California, Hawaii and Utah but her heart resides in Pennsylvania. View titles by Kay Haring
Robert Neubecker is an illustrator whose work has been published by Slate.com, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. He is the award-winning author-illustrator of Wow! City! and Wow! Ocean!. He lives in thelittle town of Park City, Utah, with his family. View titles by Robert Neubecker

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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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© hawkinsbiggins.com
Kay Haring is the younger sister of Keith Haring. She is a wife, mother, writer, hiker, lover of art and the wonders of nature. Kay has spent many years both working and volunteering for nonprofits, in management and fundraising capacities.  She has held board positions for a wide variety of nonprofits, many related to the arts.  She is interested in sharing nonfiction stories with children that are inspirational and thought provoking.Kay spends time in southern California, Hawaii and Utah but her heart resides in Pennsylvania. View titles by Kay Haring
Robert Neubecker is an illustrator whose work has been published by Slate.com, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. He is the award-winning author-illustrator of Wow! City! and Wow! Ocean!. He lives in thelittle town of Park City, Utah, with his family. View titles by Robert Neubecker

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