I wanted to write about Hoodoo so Black kids could see the vastness and magic that their ancestors left behind for them. Hoodoo is medicine, magic, balance, and a reminder that you are never alone. African and Black history are vast, brilliant, and complex and I wanted to write a narrative that highlighted those rich traditions. I think everyone has heard the phrase "knowledge is power," and this idea extends to ancestry, history, and traditions. Can you tell us about why you chose to write about root magic?Īmber McBride: African and Black history are largely skipped over in the public school system. Kelsy April: Ancestry, history, and tradition are prevalent themes throughout the book, with the practice of Hoodoo being one of them. Here, April and McBride discuss the author and poet’s novel in verse, and the inspiration behind it. Two lost souls finding each other and themselves, paired with a heart-stopping ending you will never see coming. Jaw dropping,” and said, “It's hard to find the words to describe how amazing this book is. Kelsy April of Bank Square Books and Title IX Books in Mystic, Connecticut, and Savoy Bookshop in Westerly, Rhode Island, served on the panel that selected McBride’s book for Indies Introduce.
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