Smith, Cynthia - Jingle Dancer
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?
The affirming story of how a contemporary Native American girl turns to her family and community to help her dance find a voice.
A terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member!
Grades K-3.
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