Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
Mar 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Lisa Reneé Pitts
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A young listener'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.
About the author
Candacy Taylor is a celebrated, award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian. Her work has been featured in over fifty media outlets, including the New Yorker and the Atlantic. Visit her at taylormadeculture.com.
Lisa Renee Pitts is an award-winning actress in theater, television, and film, as well as an accomplished audiobook narrator and an AudioFile Earphones Award winner.
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