Follett Content Book Detail: Going Places : Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book by Bolden, Tonya

ALL BOOKS & HANDS-ON LISTS  >  WOMEN'S HISTORY

Going Places : Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Author: Bolden, Tonya

Follett Number: 1755BZ1
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-296740-4
ISBN-10: 0-06-296740-1
Dewey: 910.4
Classifications: Biography; Nonfiction

Subjects:
African American Authors
African American Automobile Drivers History 20th Century
African Americans Biography
African Americans Segregation History 20th Century
African Americans Social Conditions 20th Century
African Americans Travel History 20th Century
Automobile Travel History 20th Century
Biographies
Green, Victor H
Picture Books
Segregation in Transportation History 20th Century
Travel Writers
Includes bibliographical references. "Illuminates the lesser-known history of Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem in the 1930s, who created The Green Book, a guide for African Americans to stay safe while traveling around the U.S. during the era of segregation"--Provided by publisher.

From the publisher:
In the vein of Hidden Figures comes a nonfiction picture book about the Green Book, a travel guide by Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, made to help African Americans stay safe while traveling during segregation. As a mail carrier, Victor Hugo Green traveled across New Jersey every day. But with Jim Crow laws enforcing segregation since the late 1800s, traveling as a Black person in the US could be stressful, even dangerous. So in the 1930s, Victor created a guide--The Negro Motorist Green-Book--compiling information on where to go and what places to avoid so that Black travelers could have a safe and pleasant time. While the Green Book started out small, over the years it became an expansive, invaluable resource for Black people throughout the country--all in the hopes that one day such a guide would no longer be needed. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden and acclaimed illustrator Eric Velasquez shine a light on this little-known history of Victor Hugo Green and the deep impact of his incredible book on generations of Black families in America.

View the complete list of global reading levels for each title to select resources for every grade that are in line with your student's needs.

  • Audience: Lower Elementary
  • AR Reading Level:
  • AR Points:
  • AR Interest Level:
  • AR Quiz Number:
  • AR Quiz Language:
  • Lexile:
 Unlock Reading Levels

Our professional books reviews are licensed from numerous distinguished publications in the field of children's and young adult literature across a wide range of genres and subject areas provided free of charge with the creation of a Titlewave® account.

  • Booklist starred (June 1, 2022 (Vol. 118, No. 19)) (220 words; 1,407 chars)
  • Horn Book Magazine (September/October, 2022) (177 words; 1,116 chars)
  • Kirkus Reviews starred (August 1, 2022) (251 words; 1,695 chars)
  • Publishers Weekly starred (October 24, 2022) (150 words; 1,034 chars)
  • School Library Journal Xpress starred (July 22, 2022) (294 words; 1,822 chars)

Create Your FREE Titlewave Account to See Full Reviews

Buy This Book

Back To List

More titles from this list Women's History.

Export List

Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote
Johnson, Dinah

The Girl Who Figured It Out

The Girl Who Figured It Out
Dentler, Minda

Let ME Play : the Story of Title Ix, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America

Let ME Play : the Story of Title Ix, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Blumenthal, Karen

Going Places : Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Going Places : Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book
Bolden, Tonya

Cut! : How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation

Cut! : How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation
Winters, C. E

On the Line : My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette

On the Line : My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette
Jones, Jennifer

Come and Join Us! : 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long

Come and Join Us! : 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long
Kleinrock, Liz

The Double Life of Katharine Clark : the Untold Story of the Fearless Journalist Who Risked Her Life for Truth and Justice

The Double Life of Katharine Clark : the Untold Story of the Fearless Journalist Who Risked Her Life for Truth and Justice
Gregorio, Katharine

The Book of Gutsy Women : Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience

The Book of Gutsy Women : Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience
Clinton, Hillary Rodham

Best Believe : the Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good

Best Believe : the Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
Ramos, NoNieqa

Abzuglutely! : Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug

Abzuglutely! : Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Aronson, Sarah

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

The Ballerina of Auschwitz
Eger, Edith Eva

Back To List

This list has not been tailored based on budget, curriculum, or other specifications. We encourage you to review this list closely to ensure that it meets the needs of your school community before placing your order.