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Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America

Title
Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America / Candacy Taylor.
Author
Taylor, Candacy A.
Publication
  • New York : Amulet Books, 2022.
  • ©2022

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Additional Authors
Taylor, Candacy A.
Description
xvii, 254 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps; 24 cm
Summary
"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"--
Uniform Title
Overground railroad (Amulet books)
Alternative Title
  • Overground railroad (Amulet books)
  • Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
  • Young adult adaptation
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Young adult literature.
  • Informational works.
  • Guidebooks.
  • History.
  • Juvenile works.
  • Young adult works.
Note
  • Maps on endpapers.
  • "The New York Times notable book adapted for young adults"--Cover.
  • Adapted for young adults from the book Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America. Originally published: New York : Abrams Press, 2020.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index.
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.
Call Number
Sc E 22-571
ISBN
  • 9781419749490
  • 1419749498
LCCN
2021029053
OCLC
1259298901
Author
Taylor, Candacy A., author.
Title
Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America / Candacy Taylor.
Publisher
New York : Amulet Books, 2022.
Copyright Date
©2022
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index.
Local Note
Schomburg copy with dust jacket.
Chronological Term
1900-1999
Local Subject
Black author.
Added Author
Adaptation of (work): Taylor, Candacy A. Overground railroad (Young adult adaptation)
Research Call Number
Sc E 22-571
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