10 Coretta Scott King or CSK Honor winning books
6. Illustrator of Ellen's Broom: Daniel Minter
Written by Kelly Starling Lyons
About the Author:
Kelly Starling Lyons (www.kellystarlinglyons.com) lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Daniel Minter (www.danielminter.com) lives in Portland, Maine.
Book Summary:
"A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction. Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife. When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa's names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again. Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter's rich and eye-catching block print illustrations."
-Amazon.com
Ellen's Broom Book Trailer
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this heartwarming story
"I was really charmed by this antebellum story telling about the complex history of "jumping the broom" at African-American weddings. Ellen's parents are eager to put the past behind them when they are finally able to legally wed at a courthouse after slavery has ended. Ellen reclaims and transforms the tradition into something positive, by decorating the family broom with flowers. The book is illustrated with beautiful full-color linoleum woodcuts." -Amazon.com Customer Review
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjW-XVYGWc
https://www.amazon.com/Ellens-Broom-Coretta-Scott-Honor/dp/0399250034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Ellen%27s+Broom&qid=1606064449&sr=8-1
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