Running with Changing Woman
Samantha is a Navajo girl attending Atsá Mesa Community School on the Navajo Reservation. Her life has seemed pretty average when one day at school her body suddenly changes. As a Diné, Samantha must now prepare for the four-day Diné womanhood ceremony called the Kinaaldá, a ceremony once performed by the Navajo deity, Changing Woman. With a whirlwind of new adventures, Sam’s family and her two best friends do their best to help Sam deal with bullies, boys, and her new responsibilities as a Diné woman.
Heritage & History: Indigenous Heritage and History
Indigenous Nations: Diné (Navajo)
Genre: Fiction
Age Level: Middle Grade
Book Series: American Indian Youth Literature Award: 2024 Winners