Jingle Dancer
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith is a beautifully illustrated book published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 9, 2021. This 32-page work features lyrical text complemented by the warm watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu, presenting the story of a contemporary Native American girl who seeks connection with her family and community through the tradition of jingle dancing.
In this narrative, Jenna cherishes the generational practice of jingle dancing and aspires to perform at an upcoming powwow. However, she faces a challenge: her dress lacks the jingles necessary for the dance to resonate. The story explores themes of family, community, and cultural heritage, making it a meaningful read for young audiences. This edition is suitable for readers interested in juvenile fiction that highlights Native American culture and the importance of family traditions.
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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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