Overground Railroad (Young Adult Adaptation)

The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Overground Railroad (Young Adult Adaptation)
Candacy Taylor
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Hardback
h229 x 178mm - 272pg
4 Jan 2022 US
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9781419749490
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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.
**STARRED REVIEW** "Taylor has skillfully adapted her acclaimed 2020 adult title for teens into a smooth, readable volume that provides context for the rise of Black travel guides and the societal changes that Green and his wife, Alma, responded to. . . Meticulous research and lively anecdotes combine to provide a powerful volume of social history. " -- "Kirkus Reviews"
Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian. Her work has been featured in more than 50 media outlets, including The New Yorker and the Atlantic. She is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants, including The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She lives in New York.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781419749490
Published: 4 Jan 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Amulet Books
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 178mm
Pages: 272

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