Ellen’s Broom is a sweet family story about the legalization of African-American marriages in the United States. It follows a former slave family as they merge the traditional jumping the broom ceremony with that of getting their legal papers. This book is good for older elementary children who are learning about America’s past and will lend to a good discussion on slavery and civil and human rights. Daniel Minter’s artwork works well with the story and is colorful, authentic, and inspired by traditional woodcuts. This story can be found in the picture book section under E LYO.
