Life of /La Vida de Jean-Michel Basquiat
(Board book)
Publishing Details
Life of /La Vida de Jean-Michel Basquiat
By (Author) Patty Rodriguez
By (author) Ariana Stein
Lil Libros
Lil Libros
14th September 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
709.2
Physical Properties
Board book
22
Width 171mm, Height 171mm
Description
Introduce your little ones to the famous graffiti artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, in both English and Spanish.
Known for his contributions to graffiti and neo-expressionism, Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the youngest household names in the world of art. The Haitian-Puerto Rican prodigy used his obsessive scribbling and skull designs to paint his legacy through New Yorkand worldwide.
Parents will discover this biography book on Basquiat to be an encouraging story to their little ones hoping to express themselves through creativity, imagination, and, most importantly, perseverance.
Reviews
An age-appropriate portrait of an important artist, sketched effectively in broad strokes. * Kirkus Reviews *
Author Bio
Patty Rodriguez is the cofounder of Lil Libros, a publisher of bilingual childrens books and coauthor of more than 15 books celebrating the Latino-American experience in this country. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Time, and Rolling Stone magazine. You can also listen to Patty every morning in Los Angeles on the On Air with Ryan Seacrest nationally syndicated radio show. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
Ariana Stein is the cofounder of Lil Libros, a Los Angeles-based publisher that celebrates bilingualism and Latin American culture. Since 2014, she has coauthored a variety of first concept childrens books. She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, CNN, KTLA, and more.
Citlali Reyes, born and raised in Mexico, loved to doodle as a child. It was after studying architecture that she was drawn toward the enchanting world of illustration and chose to become an illustrator full-time. Citlali enjoys telling stories through pictures, and her work is strongly influenced by the culture and vibrant colors of her country. She has partnered with Lil Libros to illustrate more than 15 popular bilingual picture books for children in their board book collection.
