Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, [2022].
Status
Overton High - Teen Non-Fiction
305.8 TAY
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305.8 TAY
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Overton High - Teen Non-Fiction | 305.8 TAY | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Bellevue - Kids Non-Fiction | j973.0496 T2391o | On Shelf |
| Bordeaux - Kids Non-Fiction | j973.0496 T2391o | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Segregation -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, [2022].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
254 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index.
Description
"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.
Target Audience
Ages 12 and Up,Amulet Books.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Taylor, C. A. (2022). Overground railroad: the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America . Amulet Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A. 2022. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Amulet Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America Amulet Books, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America Amulet Books, 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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