P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El-Mohtar, Fonda Lee, Garth Nix, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree Renée Thomas, and more come together in this stunning companion to The Book of Dragons, and answer the centuries old question What is a witch? Within this collection, readers will experience a reimagining of Poe’s “The Raven” (Lee), a magical version Agatha Christie (Nix), and a Cassandra-esque sorceress with a twist (Little Badger), just to name a few.
Whether you know them from Macbeth or from Wicked, there is no staple more beloved in folklore or fiction than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories and poems of witches from all walks of life, ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here.
Bringing together over two dozen pieces from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES aims to celebrate the many voices from the field and show that if a witch could be anyone, so too can the people that write them. This extraordinary anthology breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses. THE BOOK OF WITCHES will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.