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A Taste of Magic

By: J. Elle
Narrated by: Imani Parks
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Publisher's Summary

Bloomsbury presents A Taste of Magic by J. Elle, read by Imani Parks.

New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut in this magical new series about a Black girl who learns she's a witch and must save her inner-city magic school from closing, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass.

Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret—she’s a witch! This means lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, charms, and potion recipes, and getting a wand made to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae.

But when the school loses funding, Kyana is determined not to let it close. She comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she’s learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first round of competition, a forbidden dollop of whisks into her cupcakes?

J. Elle combines the perfect balance of real-world issues, magical mishaps and a memorable voice to create real Black Girl Magic.

©2022 J. Elle (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic Reviews

"Delightful and charming, A Taste of Magic bursts with adventure, mischief, and so much heart. Readers will turn ravenous for all things magic and their opportunity to enroll in Park Row Magick Academy." (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author)

"A Taste of Magic is an enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more." (Kwame Mbalia, #1 NYT bestselling author)

"Elle tackles weighty topics—including educational equity and dementia—with tenderness and thought... Positive female relationships and fantastical humor (particularly around animals) round out this warm food- and family-centered story." (Booklist)

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