![]() With an interesting parallel to the marriage equality issue of today, Ellen’s Broom centers on the legitimizing of marriages of former slaves. The theme of this book is renewal, and it makes sense that the illustrations are bright, colorful, and even whimsical. ![]() Also, it’s a guilty pleasure–in this case–to have some aspect of cultural history brought to me so easily. I guess that means The Pirate Tree is starting to get noticed! (The local librarians on the children’s floor in town will be relieved to have a break from me and my late fines…) I particularly enjoy reviewing picture books because I spend so much of my day reading the tiny little text of student research papers sitting back with a nice big colorful children’s book is transformative. ![]() ![]() This is the first book I’ve been able to review before its actual publication. ![]()
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