Saturday, April 29, 2017

Radiant Child #bookaday Challenge, Day 2

Today I read Radiant Child:  The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiet






Winner of both the 2017 Randolph Caldecott Medal and the 2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, this is the story of a young boy who overcame obstacles to become a radiant artist.  I loved the illustrations and how they told the story through his art.  It is a story of hope and perseverance.  Jean-Michel had a dream and he made it come true.  

I was sad to read that he passed away at such a young age.  I am thankful to author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe for sharing Jean-Michel Basquiat story with the world.


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