Ruth and the Green Book
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Published:
[United States] : Recorded Books, Inc., 2013.
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eAudiobook
Edition:
Unabridged.
Content Description:
1 online resource (1 audio file (13 min.)) : digital.
Lexile measure:
700L
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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. 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.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781470390464, 1470390469
Lexile measure:
700

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Read by Cherise Boothe.
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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. 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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Strauss, G., & Boothe, C. (2013). Ruth and the Green Book. Unabridged. [United States], Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Strauss, Gwen and Cherise, Boothe. 2013. Ruth and the Green Book. [United States], Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Strauss, Gwen and Cherise, Boothe, Ruth and the Green Book. [United States], Recorded Books, Inc, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Strauss, Gwen, and Cherise Boothe. Ruth and the Green Book. Unabridged. [United States], Recorded Books, Inc, 2013.

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