Jean-Michel Basquiat

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer, told in an inspiring biography for kids!

From the moment he could hold a pencil, Jean-Michel Basquiat loved to draw. Growing up in Brooklyn, he filled scraps of paper with his ideas and found inspiration everywhere, from museums and music to the busy streets around him.

As a young artist, Jean-Michel brought his creativity to the walls of New York City, helping to shape the emerging graffiti scene. Combining words, symbols, and bold imagery in exciting new ways, he developed a unique artistic style that captured people's attention.

Today, Jean-Michel is celebrated as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. His groundbreaking work continues to inspire new generations to express themselves boldly and see the world from a different perspective.

This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant artist's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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“…cute and quirky…”– USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”– Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.” – Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
“…[an] extraordinary series…” – TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
“...handled in an age appropriate way…” – Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
“…particularly great for this age…” – NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’” – Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris