Jingle Dancer

By

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Jenna wants to dance in the powwow as her grandmother and other women in her family have. But she wonders: will she have enough jingles to make her dress sing? Traditional and contemporary activities come together in this appealing, clearly illustrated story of a modern girl and her background, based on the author's Muscogee (Creek) heritage.

Age Level: 6-9
Book Theme: A Rich Heritage: American Indians Today Family Stories: American Indian Heritage Grandparents: American Indian Heritage Music and Dance: American Indian Heritage My Clothes: Books for Young Children Traditional Ways of Life: American Indian Heritage
Language: English
Community:
American Indian/Alaska Native/First Nations
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