Saturday Magic - by Nyasha Williams & Kenda Bell-Spruill (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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. 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"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Nyasha Williams grew up living intermittently between the United States and South Africa. She pursues social justice, decolonizing work, and creating for her community full-time. She lives in Colorado with her husband.

Kenda Bell-Spruill is a highly-esteemed lifestyle coach who empowers women to tap into their personal magic through joy. Being able to share ways to connect with ancestral wisdom through children's literature is a wonderful addition to her gumbo of gifts to share with the world. Connect with her at www.kendabell.com.

Sawyer Cloud is a freelance artist from Madagascar. Her passion for kids' literature pushed her to turn it into a living. Sawyer loves sunny days and music. She dreams of owning a small cottage and traveling the world. She still lives in her native country, Madagascar, with her family and her two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat.