About the author
Stephanie Rose Bird is an herbalist and writer whose books trace African and African American spiritual and healing traditions. Her catalogue includes Motherland Herbal: The Story of African Holistic Health (HarperOne, 2024), African American Magick (Weiser Books, 2023), The Healing Power of African-American Spirituality (Hampton Roads, 2022), 365 Days of Hoodoo, and the earlier Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones (Llewellyn), which won a 2005 COVR Award. Across these works she covers hoodoo, conjure, ancestor veneration, and herbal practice, connecting West African roots to Native American herbalism and Judeo-Christian ritual as they developed in the American South. The books combine historical and cultural background with recipes, rituals, and seasonal practices, pitched at readers wanting both context and hands-on material. Her writing consistently centers African American spirituality as a distinct tradition worth documenting on its own terms, rather than folding it into general folk-magic surveys.
📖 Where to start with Stephanie Rose Bird
💬 What our editors say about Stephanie Rose Bird's books
“Stephanie Rose Bird delivers a rigorous yet accessible manual that demands respect for its complex historical origins. While it excels as both a survey and a practical tool, it may not suit readers looking for purely aesthetic or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs
“While this collection effectively addresses the urgent need for community in modern Witchcraft, it may not suit solitary practitioners who prefer isolated study over collective dynamics. The focus on 'belonging' might feel…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Llewellyn's 2027 Witches' Companion: Community Connection Belonging Llewellyn
“Stephanie Rose Bird delivers a compelling grimoire that effectively bridges ancestral wisdom with modern esoteric needs. The text shines in its detailed exploration of seasonal influences on spiritual paths, offering readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on African American Magick: A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home (Four Seasons of Rituals, Recipes, Hoodoo & Herbs)
📋 Editions by Stephanie Rose Bird in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Her | — | Llewellyn Publications | 274 | 9780738702759 |
| Llewellyn's 2027 Witches' Companion: Community Connection Belong | 2026 | Llewellyn Publications | 284 | 9780738778198 |
| African American Magick: A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home | 2023 | Weiser Books | 272 | 9781578637843 |
| The Healing Tree: Botanicals, Remedies, and Rituals from African | 2024 | Weiser Books | 320 | 9781578637829 |
| The Healing Power of African-American Spirituality: A Celebratio | 2022 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 272 | 9781642970289 |
| Motherland Herbal: The Story of African Holistic Health | 2024 | HarperOne | 448 | 9780063308046 |
| 365 Days of Hoodoo: Daily Rootwork, Mojo & Conjuration | — | Llewellyn Publications | 432 | 9780738747842 |
| Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic: A Landsc | 2023 | Llewellyn Publications | 384 | 9780738767871 |
