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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Ruth and the Green Book

Ruth and the Green Book

Ramsey, Calvin Alexander
Strauss, Gwen
Boothe, Cherise

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General Juvenile Fiction

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ISBN10: 1664617035
ISBN13: 9781664617032
Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
Published: Oct 15 2011
Language: English
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

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