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Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xvii, 254 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A young reader'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...
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Adapted for young adults.
Physical Desc
xiii, 347 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that details the true story of two Navy pilots from divergent racial and economic backgrounds who forge a deep friendship during the Korean War as they face extraordinary circumstances." --Amazon.com
Makos tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club...