Art Boss — Kayla Cagan

“Art Boss crackles with the electric, ebullient energy of being young, creative, and building a life in a city where dreams are made.” -- Jeff Zentner, author of the New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King
 
Artist Piper Perish has moved from her hometown of Houston, Texas, to New York City. Her days are spent exploring; her nights are filled with painting. It's her lifelong dream come true . . . Except life in the city isn't as glamorous as it looks from afar. Piper's high-pressure work as an assistant to a famous modern artist takes away time from her own art. And Piper's new friend Grace, a budding activist, has Piper beginning to wonder if making great art is enough.
 
In a story that stands alone but can be read as a companion novel to Piper Perish, acclaimed author Kayla Cagan returns with Piper's powerful and utterly authentic journey of growing up into a strong, independent young woman -- as she learns how to make life about art, and how to make that art matter. Art Boss will have readers asking big questions along with Piper. What is art for? What can art do? And how can a young artist change the world?
 
“This enjoyable read contains many New York City details that ring true and offers a glimpse into the contemporary world of young struggling artists . . . A fast-paced bildungsroman offering an engaging portrait of the artist as a young woman.” -- Kirkus Reviews
 
“A love letter to New York, told through the lens of new experiences and revelations. This is an automatic pick-up for fans of the previous book and a great read for any artist aspiring to greatness.” -- Booklist