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A review by otterno11
The Golden Thread by Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis
4.0
While I don’t know too much about the music of Pete Seeger, acclaimed American folk singer and social activist, as a fan of the Decemberists and Colin Meloy’s writing, I checked The Golden Thread out from the library for a quick read. It was definitely a positive, inspiring picture book, informative even for those who have never heard of Seeger. Particularly in today’s world, hearing the story of Seeger’s peaceful striving towards labor, social, and environmental justice during the twentieth century is a great comfort. Tracking down some of the music mentioned by Meloy in his lyrical text (and the extensive bibliography) was a nice bonus, too.
Most notable in the book, though, was the classic, expressive art work by Nikki McClure, with her eye for period details and expressions through paper cuts, which feels very appropriate to the subject matter. These lush images really bring Seeger and his world to life, and may be more entrancing to younger readers than the nostalgic musical recollection for their parents.
Most notable in the book, though, was the classic, expressive art work by Nikki McClure, with her eye for period details and expressions through paper cuts, which feels very appropriate to the subject matter. These lush images really bring Seeger and his world to life, and may be more entrancing to younger readers than the nostalgic musical recollection for their parents.