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Saturday Magic

A Hoodoo Story

by Nyasha Williams
Kenda Bell-Spruill
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An ode to the family, friendship, and the beautiful tradition of Hoodoo practice, this book celebrates the magic and symbolism to be found in every day, written by bestselling author Nyasha Williams.
Dayo practices Hoodoo with her family. One Saturday, she wakes from an interesting dream about a yellow bird. What could it mean? She knows that it’s up to her to figure it out. Over the course of the day, as Dayo and her family move through their daily rituals (mantras and affirmations included), the message sent from her Ancestors through her dream reveals itself. This celebration of spirituality (and heritage) highlights the rich history of Hoodoo and the beauty we can find in everyday magic.

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    June 11, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780762485376
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2024

      K-Gr 2-Dayo wakes up one Saturday morning after dreaming of a yellow bird and spends her day trying to uncover its meaning. She and her family practice Hoodoo, and their spiritual affirmations and rituals guide Dayo to be observant, to honor her heritage and community, to call on her ancestors, and to use her intuition as she considers her dream. Ultimately, she comes to discover its meaning for herself, with the gentle support of those in her circle. The story is a celebration of a specific version of Black spirituality and culture, and the bright, buoyant art only adds to the joy. Pops of yellow, bold African prints, and lots of background detail enrich the cheerful illustrations, and a few cleverly placed yellow birds will reward observant readers. All characters have brown skin, and a variety of hairstyles are featured; a secondary character has two mothers. Back matter includes a recipe from the story. VERDICT Loving and ebullient, this affirming title offers a glimpse into aspects of the African diaspora not often centered in picture books and often misunderstood. A necessary purchase.-Lauren Strohecker

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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