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Root Magic
Root Magic | Eden Royce
“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!”—Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation Debut author Eden Royce arrives with a wondrous story of love, bravery, friendship, and family, filled to the brim with magic great and small. It’s 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won’t stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year with a bunch of new kids. But the biggest change comes when Jez and Jay turn eleven— and their uncle, Doc, tells them he’s going to train them in rootwork. Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations—especially the curious potions and powders Doc and Gran would make for the people on their island. But Jez soon finds out that her family’s true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs…and not a moment too soon. Because when evil both natural and supernatural comes to show itself in town, it’s going to take every bit of the magic she has inside her to see her through.
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Kenyazero
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I don‘t remember who, but this is a #BlameItOnLitsy pick. Step into young Jezebel‘s life as she and her twin brother start learning root magic, and experience a vibrant story exploring Gullah life and culture, friendship, and history. I absolutely loved this. Every choice Jezebel makes feels authentic to her character, and we‘re brought on an emotional ride filled with friendship, grief, the terrors of racism, and magic. #Magic #BlackHistory

Kenyazero I also used this for two Wheezing prompts (features a positive change; nature is featured prominently) in #GottaCatchEmAll @PuddleJumper 11mo
PuddleJumper Amazing! 11mo
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Chittavrtti
Root Magic | Eden Royce
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Chittavrtti
Root Magic | Eden Royce
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One of our 4 books for clubs next month!

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PatriciaU
Root Magic | Eden Royce
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I love it when a book teaches me about pieces of cultures that I have not encountered previously. Here, it‘s the Gullah culture, which is fascinating. The deep connection to nature experienced by enslaved African people brought to America and how the knowledge passed to their descendants is a common theme in books for adults, but I‘ve not come across it treated quite so beautifully in a children‘s book. Highly recommended.

PatriciaU Btw, tapping this one for the Newbery Medal. 3y
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Shievad
Root Magic | Eden Royce
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Fun MG novel set in the 1960s in the Gullah speaking region of South Carolina. Gullah is not a culture or language you often see in books particularly as the main character‘s culture. I enjoyed learning more about that culture through this novel.

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SoManyBooksNotEnoughTime
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A fantastic middle grade novel. It is impossible not to love the main character, sweet little Jezebel, & her twin brother Jay. They both had such heart & a great sense of family instilled in them by their strong mother and doting uncle. Throw in some magic, some pretty scary scenes, and coming of age pre-teen angst, this book has it all.

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SaunteringVaguelyDownwards
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1) Just finished Root Magic, which was amazing. Made an excellent way to pass the waiting time after getting my second vaccine shot!
2) I have a pretty even mix of both on my shelves.
3) Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

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