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Jingle dancer

Jingle dancer

Children's Books
Pages
32
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Young Jenna, a member of the Muscogee Nation, dreams of performing the jingle dance at the upcoming powwow. To prepare, she respectfully gathers jingles from the dresses of her friends and relatives, each one a piece of shared heritage. This story celebrates community and the vibrant tradition of the jingle dance.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingInformative
Coming of AgeMentor Figure

Genres

Children's Books

Authors

C
Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cynthia Leitich Smith writes young adult fiction, often mixing contemporary settings with fantasy or paranormal elements. Her notable works include the contemporary collection Geektastic and the fantasy novels Tantalize and Immortal. She's a great author for readers who enjoy imaginative YA stories.

Characters

JennaProtagonist
All characters in Jingle dancer