Keith Haring: I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep

by Desiree La Valette, David Stark, Gerdt Fehrle

Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this collection of Keith Haring’s playful artwork will help you see his paintings through fresh eyes. Children’s reactions to art can be incredibly insightful and few artists attract a young audience as much as Keith Haring, who used thick black lines, bright colors, and striking symbols to create paintings that are as open to interpretation as they are joyful and fun. This engaging book records children’s reactions to Haring’s most imaginative drawings, and the results are as unpredictable and profound as the work itself. Along the way, the book encourages its readers to let their own imaginations run wild. By exploring Haring’s life, technique, and creativity, the book will inspire readers of all ages to express themselves, whether through art, poetry, or simply saying what is on their minds.

32 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2014

Reviews

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to some 4th and 5th graders. They were really into it and were making eager observations about the pictures and exclaiming over the observations shared in the book. Even some of the more disinterested students paid attention.