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.

Ellen's Broom (Coretta Scott King Honor - Illustrator Honor Title)

Children's Books

Kelly Starling Lyons

Literature & Fiction

G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

ONE MORE DIO ON THE FLOOR

scholastic

Rock Star

Ty S Travels Zip, Zoom!

Scholistic

Going Down Home with Daddy

Daniel Minter

Scholastic, Inc (2023)

On October 16, 1995, Black men of all ages, religions and backgrounds gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. They were there on a mission - to mobilize and motivate, as part of what would become the largest event of its kind in U.S. history: the Million Man March. The Million Man March was a movement like no other. It brought together Black men who were committed to inspiring and empowering themselves and each other to make positive and lasting changes in their families and communities. The March was widely covered by news media across the country and the world. Now, this new picture book shares the story of the March in a new light: through the eyes of a little girl who was with her father the day Black men made history.

One Million Men and Me

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Just Us Books, Inc.

One Million Men And Me

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