A review by gordiedev
Ellen's Broom by Kelly Starling Lyons

4.0

A tale of joy from the Reconstruction period - a somewhat rare thing! Kelly Starling Lyons' story of what one African-American family was able to celebrate when slave marriages were deemed "legal" is a delightful testament to family heritage as well as abiding commitment. The broom of Ellen's Broom is symbolic of both these very important aspects of ancestry. The story is richly depicted by Daniel Minter, a Coretta Scott King honoree for his wonderful illustrations, which are lively and beautifully textural.