Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America Singing
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Publisher Description
Listen.
There was nobody like Pete Seeger.
Wherever he went, he got people singing.
With his head thrown back
and his Adam’s apple bouncing,
picking his long-necked banjo
or strumming his twelve-string guitar,
Pete sang old songs,
new songs,
new words to old songs,
and songs he made up.
In this gorgeously written and illustrated tribute to legendary musician and activist Pete Seeger, author Leda Schubert highlights major musical events in Mr. Seeger's life as well important moments of his fight against social injustice. From singing sold-out concerts to courageously standing against the McCarthy-era finger-pointing, Pete Seeger's life is celebrated in this bold book for young readers with gorgeous illustrations by Raúl Colón.
A Neal Porter Book
This title has Common Core connections.
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Schubert (Monsieur Marceau) lyrically sketches the life of Pete Seeger, emphasizing how music aligned with the causes he believed in and weaving in references to his songs throughout. Col n's graceful illustrations, featuring his distinctive etched textures and pale light, underscore the environmental aspects of Seeger's activism and his belief in the power of community: "Participation. That's what's gonna save the human race." An author's note and timeline round out a rousing tribute to a singular musician and activist who "walked the talk." Ages 5 9.
