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Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America (Young Reader’s Edition)
by Candacy Taylor (Author)
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Booktalk: This young reader’s edition 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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The American Library Association (ALA) will announce its Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. CT, Jan. 24, 2022. Selections will span more than 22 categories, including the coveted Newbery and Caldecott medals, Printz Award and Coretta Scott King Book Awards.

Library professionals, students, publishers, parents and booklovers across the globe will follow results via webstream at ala.unikron.com and ALA’s Facebook and YouTube channels and by following #ALAyma. The event is part of the ALA’s LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, held virtually from Jan. 21 – 24, 2022.

After the announcements, ala.unikron.com will feature an award wrap release detailing 2022 selections. Also, an encore presentation of the event will be available at the exact location immediately after the announcements.

Edited to add: Looking for a list of all the winners? Go here.

Category: young adult

Overground Railroad

2022 ALA Youth Media Awards