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DocuSign Envelope ID: DFE48D81-9420-4D95-8D95-610AC101030F <br /> illustrations record her struggle to find where she belongs. This book will touch <br /> your heart. <br /> Ruth, the heroine, is excited about traveling from Chicago to her <br /> grandmother's house in Alabama. She quickly sees the challenges an African- <br /> American family faces in the 1950's when she is not allowed to use the bathroom at <br /> a gas station. Along the way people show Ruth and her family safer ways to meet <br /> obstacles by giving them The Green Book. This book, written by Victor Green, is a <br /> guide to restaurants, gas stations, and hotels that welcome African-American <br /> travelers. <br /> The realistic illustrations give a sense of the period as he represents the <br /> style of the 1950's with its cars, clothing, and buildings. Even more important, his <br /> artwork captures the emotions of the characters. The darkness of the sepia <br /> colors add to the sense of Ruth's confusion when she encounters the Jim Crow <br /> laws. <br /> The strongest element in this book is the symbols. For example, Ruth's <br /> brown teddy bear is not just a stuffed animal, it's a symbol of comfort. The Green <br /> Book not only guides the family, but represents trust and sense of community. <br />