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Jingle Dancer

by Cynthia Leitich Smith

A family tradition carried forward

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    New York Times bestselling author

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A family tradition carried forward

Jenna hopes to take part in a powwow’s jingle dance, a tradition shared across generations in her family and intertribal community. When Grandma Wolfe’s dress has no jingles for Jenna to dance in, the story turns to the role of family and community in helping her connect with that tradition. The 32-page picture book centers a contemporary Native American girl and introduces jingle dancing through a child’s hope to join in. Its intergenerational focus gives the family tradition a place at the heart of the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in stories about family traditions and community.
  • Families seeking a picture book featuring a contemporary Native American girl.
  • Readers exploring cultural traditions through a child-centered story.

Themes

Family traditionsIntergenerational connectionCommunityNative American representation

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Book overview

New
York Times bestselling author Cynthia
Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of
Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story
of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community.

The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink...

Jenna loves the
tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family
and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow.

But with
the day quickly approaching, she has a problem--how will her dress sing if it has no
jingles?

A
terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member!


















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