Synopsis

The Okay Witch meets Hooky in this utterly charming and timeless middle grade graphic novel about a young witch who struggles to fit in!In her town full of witches, Jazzys always been a little bit different. Shes not excited about magic. She forgets the steps to spells. And even though her parents run the towns broom shop, she doesnt want to fly. Then, one day, she discovers what she was born to do: cycling! Now she just has to find a way to get a bicycleand learn how to ride it. But will her new passion come between her and her best friendand possibly get her in big trouble?

About The Author

Jessixa Bagley is a childrens book author-illustrator with a background in fine art and comics. She has had work featured in publications such asNew American Paintings, Highlights Magazine, The Stranger, and Illustoria Magazine.Shes also the author of the middle grade graphic novelsDueland Dear Jackie (illustrated by Aaron Bagley) and the author-illustrator of the middle grade graphic novel series Jazzy the Witch. Jessixa is a two-time Washington State Book Award recipient; first in 2016 for her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, and again in 2024 for her graphic novel, Duel. Jessixa also received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for picture book Laundry Day. Many of her books are Junior Library Guild Selections. In her work, shes drawn to animals and emotional themes often inspired by her own experiences. Jessixa also teaches and speaks about writing and illustration. She often illustrates for other writers and artistically collaborates with her husband, Aaron Bagley. Jessixa lives in Seattle with her husband and son.