Ariel Kusby is a writer, bookseller, teacher, and witch based in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of The Little Witch’s Book of Spells, a magical handbook for kids ages 8 to 12; the founder of Little Witchery, a magical apothecary and community for kids and adults; and a witchcraft instructor at Seagrape Apothecary. Ariel writes about spirituality for various publications, including Luna Luna Magazine, Portland Monthly, Garden Collage, Hip Mama Zine, and Adolescent, amongst others, and has been a featured guest on "The Witch Wave" podcast with Pam Grossman.