Ruth and the green book

Alexander, Ramsey Calvin. (Author). Boothe, Cherise. (Added Author).

Summary: An ALA Notable Book, this powerful debut by playwright Calvin A. Ramsey "touches on a little-known moment in American history with elegance, compassion and humanity" (Kirkus Reviews). Set in the 1950s, Ruth and the Green Book follows a young girl as she and her family set out from Chicago on a road trip to Alabama. But Ruth soon learns that the open road isn't open to all. Encountering numerous "whites only" businesses that refuse them service, Ruth and her parents are left with few options for places to eat and sleep-until they come across the "Green Book," a guide to establishments friendly to African Americans. ". a compelling addition to U.S. history offerings."-Booklist

Record details

ISBN: 9781470390464 (sound recording)
Physical Description: electronic
electronic resource
remote
1 online resource (1 audio file) : digital
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: Prince Frederick : Recorded Books Inc., 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Unabridged.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator: Cherise Boothe.
System Details Note:	Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 6472 KB).