Ellen's Broom: A young girl discovers a family tradition

by Kelly Starling Lyons

Braille

Status

Available

Call number

3758

Library's review

During slavery, Ellen's parents could only marry using the broom that is mounted on their wall. They jumped over it and into a new life together. In this rare story from the Reconstruction period in US history, we follow Ellen as she accompanies her parents to their legally recognized marriage
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ceremony and learns the history of the family broom.
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Language

ISBN

670831824
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