Mississippi Today caught up with author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James Ransome to discuss “Overground Railroad,” the writing process behind it and what it means to be able to tell stories about your people, for your people.
by Nigel Dent, Mississippi TodayQ&A with ‘Overground Railroad’ authors on the importance of storytelling and history by Nigel Dent, Mississippi Today August 1, 2022 The cover of 'Overground Railroad' by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome. With no context, the opening pages of “Overground Railroad” — where we see various scenes of people carrying luggage, driving off in a loaded car, boarding a bus and riding a train — look like normal summertime vacation.
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