Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Caldecott Medal · 2017 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Medal | 2017 | Winner |
About This Book
The story of Jean-Michel Basquiat's childhood in Brooklyn and the artistic spark that would make him one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, illustrated with bold mixed media inspired by Basquiat's own visual language. Winner of the 2017 Caldecott Medal.
About the Author
Javaka Steptoe is an American author and illustrator of children's books born in New York City in 1971. He won the 2017 Caldecott Medal for *Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat*, using found materials and bold mixed media. He is the son of celebrated illustrator John Steptoe.
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