"Ruth and the Green Book" is a heartwarming story that follows a young African American girl named Ruth as she embarks on a road trip with her family during the 1950s. Facing the challenges of segregation and racism, Ruth discovers the importance of the Green Book, a travel guide that provides safe spaces for Black travelers. As they navigate their journey, Ruth learns about resilience, community, and the significance of finding places where they are welcomed. The story emphasizes the importance of family, courage, and the collective effort to overcome adversity in pursuit of joy and adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by Carolrhoda Books (R) .

Carole Boston Weatherford is an award-winning poet and author of over two dozen books for young readers. She lives in High Point, North Carolina. Floyd Cooper has illustrated more than sixty books for children and young adults including Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Mises of Color by Elizabeth Alexander and Marilyn Nelson and Tough Boy Sonatas by Curtis L. Crisler. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.