Ellen’s Broom, written by Kelly Starling Lyons and
illustrated by Daniel Minter, is a beautiful book about a girl discovering the
meaning of the broom that’s above the hearth in her home. Ellen’s family explains how a “broom
wedding” was the only kind of wedding that slaves were allowed to have, but the
family rejoices when Reconstruction laws allow former slaves living as husband
and wife to be registered as married.
The parents’ explanation and celebration is wonderfully told
by the author and vividly illustrated by Minter. This book is a great conversation starter as it explores
history as told through a family’s eyes.
We hope you learn as much as we did!
*What different emotions did Ellen feel through the story?
*What family traditions does your family have?
*Where could you learn more about this time in our history?
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