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05232aam a2200673 i 4500 001 F0CFA024800711ECA828FA2942ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20220128010012 008 210625s2022 nyua j b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2021029053 020 $a 1419749498 020 $a 9781419749490 035 $a (OCoLC)1259298901 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d ORX $d JTB $d UKMGB $d GO4 $d VAX $d OI6 $d OCLCO $d IOU $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a n-us--- 082 00 $a 305.800973 $2 23 100 1 $a Taylor, Candacy A., $e author. 240 10 $a Overground railroad (Amulet books) 245 10 $a Overground railroad : $b the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America / $c Candacy Taylor. 246 3 $a Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America 246 1 $i At the head of title: $a The young adult adaption 264 1 $a New York : $b Amulet Books, $c [2022] 300 $a 254 pages : $b illustrations (some color) ; $c 23 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index. 505 0 $a 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. 520 $a "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"-- $c Provided by publisher. 520 $a "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"-- $c Provided by publisher. 521 $a Ages 12 and Up $b Amulet Books. 651 0 $a United States $x History $x History $y 20th century $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a Automobile travel $z United States $x Guidebooks $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a African Americans $x History $x History $y 20th century $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a African Americans $x History $z United States $x History $y 20th century $v Juvenile literature. 651 0 $a United States $x Social conditions $y 20th century $v Juvenile literature. 941 $a 22 952 $l CMPE792 $d 20240809020154.0 952 $l DAPG173 $d 20240724015420.0 952 $l SFPH074 $d 20240716034936.0 952 $l DPPE403 $d 20240611020210.0 952 $l UNUX074 $d 20240402013546.0 952 $l WHPE115 $d 20231021032305.0 952 $l BOPG851 $d 20231010024826.0 952 $l SXPC124 $d 20230524010812.0 952 $l BJPD251 $d 20230329010139.0 952 $l GKPC851 $d 20230228021253.0 952 $l SAPG074 $d 20230224010545.0 952 $l FXPH314 $d 20230214010333.0 952 $l S1PD771 $d 20220802015134.0 952 $l OEPC877 $d 20220714130819.0 $m J305.800 Tay 952 $l ESPD725 $d 20220712011659.0 952 $l TYPH572 $d 20220630013752.0 952 $l XXPH787 $d 20220602024127.0 952 $l RZPE145 $d 20220531010612.0 952 $l YCPD572 $d 20220518025844.0 952 $l AXPF626 $d 20220223012543.0 952 $l KSPG296 $d 20220216010209.0 952 $l BAPH771 $d 20220128010048.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=F0CFA024800711ECA828FA2942ECA4DB 994 $a C0 $b IOUInitiate Another SILO Locator Search