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Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation)
- Author
- Candacy Taylor
- Narrator
- Lisa Reneé Pitts
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 22 March 2022
- Run Time
- 6 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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.
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Details
- Author
- Candacy Taylor
- Narrator
- Lisa Reneé Pitts
- Duration
- 6 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 March 2022
- ISBN
- 9781666143881
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Synopsis
A young listener's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelersOverground 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.
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