Brooms / Walls, Jasmine

In an alternate 1930s Mississippi, magic is regulated by those in power and Blacks and other people of color are prohibited from practicing it--unless, of course, they get an exemption. Hoping to earn enough money for the exemption fee, or to simply move away to a state where they can practice magic, a coven of witches form a team to participate in underground broom racing, which is lucrative but illegal. Led by captain Billie Mae and her best friend Loretta, the team includes transmasculine Cheng-Kwan, and Choctaw and Black Mattie and Emma. As local officials try to catch them breaking the law, the group prepares for their biggest race yet, which could be the answer to their prayers or the source of their downfall.

"It's 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills . . . it's there to be found. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They're determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races. Cheng-Kwan--doing her best to handle the delicate and dangerous double act of being the perfect 'son' to her parents, and being true to herself while racing. Mattie and Emma--Choctaw and Black--the youngest of the group and trying to dodge government officials who want to send them and their newly-surfaced powers away to boarding school. And Luella, in love with Billie Mae. Her powers were sealed away years ago after she fought back against the government. She'll do anything to prevent the same fate for her cousins"--Provided by publisher.

"It's 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills . . . it's there to be found. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They're determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races. Cheng-Kwan--doing her best to handle the delicate and dangerous double act of being the perfect 'son' to her parents, and being true to herself while racing. Mattie and Emma--Choctaw and Black--the youngest of the group and trying to dodge government officials who want to send them and their newly-surfaced powers away to boarding school. And Luella, in love with Billie Mae. Her powers were sealed away years ago after she fought back against the government. She'll do anything to prevent the same fate for her cousins"--Provided by publisher.