Overground railroad, the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America, Candacy Taylor
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Overground railroad, the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America, Candacy Taylor
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 12 and Up, Amulet Books
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Overground railroad
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1259298901
Responsibility statement
Candacy Taylor
Sub title
the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
Summary
"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. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. 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. This young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's critically acclaimed adult book Overground Railroad include her own photographs of Green Book sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. The book also includes an author's note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index"--, Provided by publisher"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 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. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. 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. 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. The book also includes an author's note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Introduction: Are we there yet? -- The business of the Green Book -- Driving while Black -- The fight -- A license to leave -- All aboard -- Vacation -- Music venues -- The roots of Route 66 -- Women and the Green Book -- A change is gonna come -- Integration and the double-edged sword of progress -- Epilogue: America after the Green Book
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
Green Book and the roots of Black travel in AmericaThe young adult adaption
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- African Americans + Segregation + History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Segregation + History -- 20th century
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century
- Negro travelers' green book
- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Automobile travel -- Guidebooks
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
- African Americans + Travel + History -- 20th century
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / African American & Black
- Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature
- Negro travelers' green book -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
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- African Americans + Segregation + History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Segregation + History -- 20th century
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century
- Negro travelers' green book
- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Automobile travel -- Guidebooks
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
- African Americans + Travel + History -- 20th century
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / African American & Black
- Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature
- Negro travelers' green book -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
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