{"product_id":"a-taste-of-magic-9781547606719","title":"A Taste of Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.\" - Kwame Mbalia, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, discovering 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . . permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's learned how to make the \u003ci\u003ebest\u003c\/i\u003e desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition, \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003ekeep 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 magic whisks into her cupcakes? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJ. Elle's debut middle grade fantasy is full of humor, heart, and mouthwatering desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Elle\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the YA novels \u003ci\u003eWings of Ebony\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAshes of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e and is an advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. Born in Houston, Texas, J. is a first-generation college student with a Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Human Development. Her passion for empowering youth dates back before writing to her first career in education. She's worked as a Preschool Director, Middle School Teacher, and High School Creative Writing Mentor. In her spare time you'll find her volunteering at an alternative school, providing feedback for aspiring writers, loving on her three littles, or cooking up some dish true to her Texas and Louisiana roots.\u003cbr\u003eauthorjelle.com\u003cbr\u003e@AuthorJ_Elle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614592438546,"sku":"9781547606719","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_74a77c06-6d93-4c0c-a563-f666358ecf50.jpg?v=1732451446","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-taste-of-magic-9781547606719","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}