Ruth and the Green Book
By Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Gwen Strauss
Read by Cherise Boothe
-
1 Format: CD
-
Regular Price: $25.99
Special Price $20.79
ISBN: 9781664617032
Free shipping on US orders over $99
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
Learn MoreSummary
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."-BooklistAuthor
Author Bio: Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Gwen Strauss
Gwen Strauss is the author of a nonfiction book and poems, short stories, and essays that have appeared in numerous journals, including the New Republic, London Sunday Times, New England Review, and Kenyon Review. She is the director of the artist’s residency program at the Dora Maar House in southern France.
Titles by Author
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 0.48 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
To listen to this title you will need our latest app
Due to publishing rights this title requires DRM and can only be listened to in the Audio Editions app