Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring

„Drawing on walls: A story of Keith Haring“
Author: Matthew Burgess
Age: 4+
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020
A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2020
A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best pick of 2020

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring drew wherever he went: from the Berlin Wall to the unused advertising space in New York’s subway. Haring’s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground art scene in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. This inspiring, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids. “I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are.” —Keith Haring.