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Being Bruja: A Young Mystic's Guide
Being Bruja: A Young Mystic's Guide
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Synopsis
Being Bruja is a comprehensive and inclusive guide focused on introducing the practice of Brujería to curious young mystics. Learn about the brief history and origin of the practice and the word bruja, along with the tools needed for the practice, beginner rituals, how to connect with the earth and your ancestors, spiritual cleansings and protection, and how to incorporate Brujería into your daily life. While embracing Latine/Hispanic mystic traditions, this book makes it clear that anyone can identify as a bruja, brujo, or brujx. Readers will come away with a further knowledge and appreciation of our connection to the Universe, as well as practical rituals, like how to perform beginner baños and limpias.
Author
For over twenty years, Zayda Rivera has been writing for a variety of publications, covering everything from lifestyle, parenting, women’s issues, spirituality, and astrology. Zayda lives in gratitude and helps others live a life of truth and presence through her business Mindful Living with Z, which she launched in 2019 right before the pandemic and grew through virtual sessions with people all around the country and internationally. Zayda is grateful everyday that she listened to that deep inner-knowing that was telling her to study and learn how to work with energy as a Reiki Master, tarot, meditation, and yoga.
Illustrator
Jennifer Dahbura (She/Her) is an illustration artist from El Salvador, Central America. Being a Latina, she has always been surrounded by mythology, legends, and traditions. She tries to reflect them in her artwork, especially in her color palette and playful textures. She also explores self-expression, human behavior, and sentiments. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who has worked in the editorial and commercial fields, commissioned by magazines, newspapers, children’s books, branding, animation, and ad campaigns.
Praise
“Rivera offers young readers a warm and empowering introduction to what it means to be a bruja—not as a figure of fear but as a source of love, strength, and connection. The text is grounded in accessible language that welcomes all readers, including those unfamiliar with bruja traditions and their Latinx and Indigenous roots… A vibrant, affirming addition to picture book collections that center cultural pride, self-love, and intergenerational wisdom. Highly recommended for libraries looking to support diverse and inclusive storytelling.” - School Library Journal, starred review
Product Details
ISBN: 9780762487721
144 pages
8.8 in H | 6.3 in W | 1 lb Wt
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