Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Name: Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
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SKU: 9781419749490
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The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

By Candacy Taylor

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Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America by Candacy Taylor explores the historical significance of the Green Book, a vital travel guide for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era. It highlights the challenges and triumphs Black travellers faced navigating a segregated America, offering insights into the resilience and resourcefulness required to journey safely and find community along the way.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by history, social justice, and the power of perseverance. It offers a window into the challenges and triumphs of Black travellers in America during the segregation era, giving a unique perspective on resilience and the pursuit of freedom.

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Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and served as the "Black travel guide to America." For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Due to segregation, Black travellers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get fuel at most white-owned businesses.

The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, petrol stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travellers. 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, a bibliography, a timeline, and an index.

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Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation) by Candacy Taylor is praised for its seamless adaptation for teens, providing a context-rich exploration of Black travel guides' history in America. Reviews highlight its meticulous research, engaging anecdotes, and the inclusion of historical artefacts, which offer readers a profound insight into Black history and the ongoing fight against systemic racism. The book is recommended as a strong discussion starter about the experiences of Black travellers today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419749490

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: Full-color and archival photos

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Candacy Taylor Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

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.