Young Ruth Ellen, the protagonist, is excited about her family’s train ride to New York City.

Holiday House, 18.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-8234-3873-0 Warm portraiture and vivid writing by married collaborators Cline-Ransome. The book also includes an author's note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index. With no context, the opening pages of Overground Railroad where we see various scenes of people carrying luggage, driving off in a loaded car, boarding a bus and riding a train look like normal summertime vacation. Overground Railroad Lesa Cline-Ransome, illus. This young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's critically acclaimed adult book Overground Railroad includes her own photographs of Green Book sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the 'Black travel guide to America.' For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists. A young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America Hardcover Januby Candacy Taylor (Author) 8 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 2.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 16.89 8 Used from 4.00 16 New from 16.

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