Drawing on Walls: The Story of Keith Haring

Drawing on Walls: The Story of Keith Haring is a picture book biography that traces the artist’s journey from doodling as a child to creating iconic subway drawings and activism-infused murals. With energetic illustrations and accessible text, it introduces kids to ideas about public art, social justice, and using creativity to speak to and for a community. Families appreciate that it treats young readers as capable of understanding big themes while still celebrating color, movement, and play. The book works well as a read-aloud paired with simple line-drawing projects or chalk-art days. It’s a strong addition to any art-history or activism shelf.