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Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America Singing

40 pp. | Roaring Brook/Porter | June, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62672-250-7 $17.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Raúl Colón. This picture book biography outlines folk legend Seeger's singing career, his participation in protests, his environmental work, and his "trouble" with the House Un-American Activities Committee, all with a focus on helping readers understand his essential spirit. Warm illustrations show Pete looking open and engaged, and lovingly depict the American landscape. An inspiring and heartfelt tribute to a "true American hero." Reading list, timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2017