Who Was Pete Seeger?
by MacCarry, Noel
Series:Who Was...?/Who Is...?
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AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
1
Word Count
8,095
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
189930 EN
About this book
This illustrated biography traces the life of American folk musician and social activist Pete Seeger from his birth in New York City in 1919 to his later years as a performer. It recounts his upbringing in a musical family, his formation of iconic folk songs, and his persistent advocacy for civil rights, labor rights, and environmental causes. The book also details the blacklisting he endured during the McCarthy era, his refusal to abandon his beliefs, and his continued influence on generations of musicians and activists.
