Pete Seeger The People's Singer - Paperback

by John Briggs (Author)

"Pete Seeger, The People's Singer" is the first children's book about the legendary folk singer. It lets young readers find out about the man who: - Taught Martin Luther King "We Shall Overcome"- Cleaned up the Hudson River- Fought for the rights of workers everywhere- Wrote many songs kids still love- Took on the US Congress... and won!Plenty of people tried to silence folk singer and civil rights activist Pete Seeger, but that just made him sing louder and fight harder. Learn how Pete used the music he loved to bring millions of people together so they could "overcome someday."

Author Biography

John Briggs is a former music critic who enjoys introducing his son to the music of Pete Seeger and many other legendary folk singers. He is also the author of "Mary Dyer, Friend of Freedom" and "Judy Garland: Little Woman, Big Talent." He currently lives in New York's Capital District. Learn more at johnbriggsbooks.net!