Jumping the Broom

Type

Book

Authors

Wright, Courtni Crump

Griffith, Gershom

ISBN 10

0823410420

ISBN 13

9780823410422

Tags

slavery, African American, Black American, weddings, celebrations, Family Life, juvenile fiction

Abstract

A picture book set in the days of slavery about the marriage celebration known as "jumping the broom." Eight-year-old Lettie describes the preparations for her sister's wedding and the day itself, a day of celebration in the slave quarters, where free time for fun is infrequent

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Age Range: N/A

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