{"product_id":"overground-railroad-the-young-adult-adaptation-the-green-book-and-the-roots-of-black-travel-in-america-9781419749490","title":"Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America","description":"\u003cb\u003eA young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e, the guide for Black travelers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eOverground Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the history of the \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's critically acclaimed adult book \u003ci\u003eOverground Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e includes her own photographs of \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amulet Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419749490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2021 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candacy Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41490638274741,"sku":"9781419749490","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ab189d25-d4d3-467e-9aa1-f26ae36d7c0c.jpg?v=1640921947","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/overground-railroad-the-young-adult-adaptation-the-green-book-and-the-roots-of-black-travel-in-america-9781419749490","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}