Ruth and the Green Book

Ruth and the Green Book

 by Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Summary: When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them. Includes facts about "The Green Book."

This is a wonderful historical fiction read most appropriate for older elementary school students. This book could be used during Black History Month or for discussing segregation.

Interest Level: grades 3-6
Reading Level: grade 5