Illustrated by Violeta Encarnación
5 stars
A beautiful picture book that celebrates a young girl’s connections to her grandmother, her ancestors, nature, and hoodoo.
It’s the end of the school year and Juniper can’t wait to get away from the bullies at her school and visit her grandmother for the summer. There she will connect with nature and her ancestors, practice rootwork, and create a new mojo bag to protect her from the bullies.
Such a sweet story. I love how free and joyful Juniper is at her grandmother’s house. The story briefly explains the origin of hoodoo and its connection to slavery in America.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous with stunning colors.
At the back are activities for processing big feelings and creating a memory box.
A wonderful book that celebrates hoodoo, family, and one’s connection to their ancestors.