mcmattheu's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
antlersantlers's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an absolute delight. The illustrations really convey the vibrancy of Haring's work without being straight imitation. The book itself is oversized, letting the pictures stretch out over that larger space but the text is still wonderfully concise! The book doesn't omit or elide the queer parts of his life (yay!) but the primary focus is still his work. I think it's a little too long to read in a normal story time but if I were doing a family program just about Keith Haring I think this would be an excellent choice.
Also the cover is kind of squishy?? Pretty cool.
Also the cover is kind of squishy?? Pretty cool.
kayleigh_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
"The public has a right to art... Art is for everybody."
This children's book does not shy away from Harings' sexuality or how hard it was for him to make ends meet while he developed his artistry. The book also mentions the fact that he had AIDS and how he did not allow the illness to take away his zeal for life. My favorite thing about it is that is mentions Haring's international fame and the murals he was commissioned to paint abroad.
A more comprehensive biography follows the illustrated pages. It also talks about Haring's activism and interest in social causes "such as literacy, nuclear disarmament, and AIDS awareness and advocacy." Here the author also acknowledges the need for openness so that children dealing with illnesses can draw strength from Haring's example.
This children's book does not shy away from Harings' sexuality or how hard it was for him to make ends meet while he developed his artistry. The book also mentions the fact that he had AIDS and how he did not allow the illness to take away his zeal for life. My favorite thing about it is that is mentions Haring's international fame and the murals he was commissioned to paint abroad.
A more comprehensive biography follows the illustrated pages. It also talks about Haring's activism and interest in social causes "such as literacy, nuclear disarmament, and AIDS awareness and advocacy." Here the author also acknowledges the need for openness so that children dealing with illnesses can draw strength from Haring's example.
jaelikes's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations really compliment Keith Haring's style and energy. I deeply appreciate them including that he was gay and had AIDS without making it an ~issue~.
libraryalissa's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect, gorgeously illustrated picture book biography of a figure both kids and adults should know more about. This take was playful, inspiring, and heartwarming. I especially appreciated that the creators knowledges Haring’s sexuality and AIDS diagnosis in a kid-friendly way.