Overground Railroad

Overground Railroad by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by James Ransome is a poignant portrayal of a young girl named Ruth Ellen's journey during the Great Migration. As Ruth Ellen and her family travel northward on the Silver Meteor train, she reflects on her past and the new life that awaits through a series of poems. The book captures the changing landscapes and the evolving revelations of freedom and opportunity through the eyes of Ruth Ellen, paralleling her experience with that of Frederick Douglass. The rich, mixed-media illustrations bring depth to this moving tale of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of a better future. The book celebrates the courage of those participating in the Great Migration and is a testament to the human spirit's enduring desire for freedom and equality.