Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. But she doesn't know how special until it's announced that all former slaves living as husband and wife can now legally have their unions recognized. During slavery, Ellen's parents could only marry using the very broom that was now mounted on their wall. They jumped over it and into a new life together. This affecting family story--a rare Reconstruction tale--is brought to life by...

My Single Mom is the story of a normal day in Kenneth's life. When classmate Lenny visits his home, he discovers Kenneth lives with just his mom. Who checks his homework? The after-school leader, Annie! Who makes his dinner? Mom! Who tucks him in at night? Mom! Lenny realizes love makes a family.

Rapunzel is sick of her long hair and wants to join the prince in sports, but the prince doesn't want her to cut her hair and believes girls are no good at sports.