Walls, Jasmine. Brooms. Teo DuVall, Illus. Addl. Creators Bex Glendining, Ariana Maher, Mariya Juni, Zack Sharpe, Elise Schuenke. Levine Querido, 10/2023. 230pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-1-64614-267-5. Paper $18.99. 978-1-64614-268-2. GRADES 7–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
In this graphic novel, a group of marginalized girls struggle to prove that they are better than the white men with all the power. Seemingly set in the late 1800s, this story features teen girls using magic and flying brooms in illicit competitions as they fight against unjust laws that ban the use of magic by their type of people: Native American, Chinese, Black, and transgender. This unusual storyline draws parallels to how marginalized people continue to be controlled and kept on the outskirts of society today. Walls and Duvall’s storyline flows with detailed graphic illustrations showing each character’s struggles. Great for readers interested in magic or social justice issues.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library