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“Where there is a woman there is magic. If there is a moon falling from her mouth, she is a woman who knows her magic, who can share or not share her powers. A woman with a moon falling from her mouth, roses between her legs and tiaras of Spanish moss, this woman is a consort of the spirits.”

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Book:Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo: A Novel
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Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo: A Novel

Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo is a novel that weaves together elements of fantasy and realism, following the lives of three siblings as they navigate their complex family dynamics and discover their unique abilities in a world where magic is a part of everyday life. more

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Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange

Ntozake Shange is an American playwright known for her groundbreaking play 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf'. Her works often explore themes of race, gender, and identity, and are celebrated for their unique poetic style and performance format. more

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