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Snapdragon
Kat Leyh
Illustrator: Kat Leyh
Ages: 12+
Published: 2020
Publisher: First Second/Roaring Brook/Macmillan
ISBN: 978-1-250-17112-2
Keywords: Gender Identity, Witches, Single-Parent Families, LGBTQIA, Magic
With the help of her gender nonconforming best friend, Snapdragon becomes an apprentice to the rumored town witch and discovers surprising family connections. Cartoon-style illustrations.