A review by shayemiller
The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger by Colin Meloy

5.0

Written in rhyming lyrics, this 48-paged picture book captures the highlights of Pete Seeger's life including his initial interest in music, his experiences as a pacifist, and his activism in a variety of areas. Pete was a force to be reckoned with, always looking for ways to better lives and look out for the oppressed. This book had a very unique way of creating the artwork. The artist took photos of Pete from film and old photos. Then she cut black paper with an X-Acto knife while cutting golden paper for layers of songs and backgrounds. "Fifty-eight blades and twenty-two pieces of black paper were used." The combination of text and art is quite moving! The back matter includes a detailed timeline from 1919 to 2014 along with recommended listening, an author's note, and a lengthy artists note.

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