The Okay Witch
“The Okay Witch,” based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel debut from Emma Steinkellner, is a story packed with humor and heart about the weird and wonderful adventures of a witch-in-progress. Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush learns the surprising truth about the history of her hometown and her family as she attempts to control her new powers. But with the help of her best friend (who has a secret of his own), her mom, a few good witches and her talking cat, Moth might just be okay.
Accolades
A School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2019
A YALSA 2020 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
A YALSA 2020 Great Graphic Novel for Teens
"In Steinkellner’s graphic panels, Moth and her family have brown skin and puffy dark hair, and the 17th-century coven is shown to be multiracial. The complex history provides a mechanism through which Moth sorts through her own coming-of-age as a modern girl of color, and it’s the loving, oftentimes humorous rapport among the Hush women that grounds this graphic novel. This winning paranormal uses witchcraft to explore adolescent rebellion.” - Kirkus
“The closeness of the mother-daughter connection and the relatability of Moth’s concerns render even the story’s most fantastic episodes as intimate events occurring within the experience of a consistently believable young woman. As Moth learns through her coming-of-age story, sometimes good enough is actually better than great or awesome, and the best kind of witch to be might be an okay witch.” - The Independent
Author/Illustrator: Emma Steinkellner Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2019
