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Reviewed on August 1, 2023 | Middle Grade
Gr 6 Up—In a magical 1930s Mississippi, a group of queer broom racers of color struggle to survive systemic oppression. To avoid her young cousins getting forcibly taken to a residential magic academy, Luella (who is Choctaw) suggests twins Mattie and Emma join the world of underground broom racing, where they could earn money to pay for exemption. Billie Mae, Luella's sweetheart and captain of the Night Storms, has racing in her blood, but Black folks are banned from using magic in most states. Billie Mae wants to lead the team to victory an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More