A beautiful tribute to the heartbreaking life of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I learned about Basquiat and his art style from Bethany Barton earlier this school year, and was happy to find this book on our shelves at home. ( )

I think this book is for children at the intermediate and primary level. The pictures are for everyone including the story it is telling about being able to do the things you set your mind to. It is a true story about Jean-Michel and the things he went through as a child and young adult that got him to being a famous artist.

This book would be appropriate for primary or intermediate readers.
This book tells the story of Jean Michel-Basquiat and his journey to purse art.
This book could be used to demonstrate how to write a report on a historical figure.

This vibrant story tells the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat an artist who overcame many obstacles in his life and became an artist despite those hardships. It teaches students about perseverance and also mental health. ( )

Radiant Child is the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat. It tells of his childhood, drawing on the floor with his mother. The car accident that changed his life, his mother's illness, and his overcoming these challenges and going on to open the doors of the art world for himself and other minority artists. The story is written and illustrated by Javanka Steptoe who was heavily influenced by Basquiat. The illustrations are rich and colorful and add to the story. The book won both the Caldecott medal and a Corretta Scott King Award. A strong multicultural story to inspire generations to come.
Classroom applications, literacy, introductions to biographies, multicultural lessons and SEI lessons on perseverance. ( )