About the Book: Winner of the National Book Award, Patti Smith’s Just Kids is a moving memoir of art, friendship, love, creativity, and ambition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s and 1970s New York, Smith recounts her profound relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, as they navigate poverty, artistic discovery, and the city’s legendary creative scene. From the Chelsea Hotel to Max’s Kansas City, their journey unfolds alongside iconic figures from the worlds of rock music, poetry, photography, and contemporary art. Poetic, intimate, and deeply evocative, this acclaimed memoir is a remarkable portrait of two young artists finding their voices.