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Published May 12, 2021

Iconic song "American Pie" becomes inspiration for children’s book co-authored by singer/songwriter Don McLean

The story of a newspaper delivery boy in the late ’50s who discovers the joy of friendship and music
Iconic song "American Pie" becomes inspiration for children’s book co-authored by singer/songwriter Don McLean
Iconic song "American Pie" becomes inspiration for children’s book co-authored by singer/songwriter Don McLean

A long, long time ago lived a lonely newspaper boy.

Now, 50 years later, that lonely newspaper boy is the topic of the “American Pie” inspired children’s book authored by Grammy Hall of Fame inductee Don McLean with Judith A. Proffer.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the top songs of the twentieth century, “American Pie,” this new children’s book weave’s themes from the iconic song with experiences from Don’s early life and, in true "American Pie" form, offers meaningful elements open to interpretation. It's the story of a newspaper delivery boy in the late '50s who discovers the joy of friendship and music, eventually learning that when you recognize what truly makes you happy, you're never really alone.

“I am really excited to see the reaction from people about this book,” says Don McLean. “We have all read many children’s books to our kids and I am hoping this one stands up to the greatness of others we have put our kids to sleep with.”

Released in 1971, "American Pie" was named one of the top five songs of the century by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America.

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