POWWOW DAY

Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 9781580899482

River loves dancing in her jingle dress at the powwow with her family. But what will happen at this year’s event? She’s recently been ill, and, while she’s feeling better, she’s not as strong as usual. Will she dance or find another way to enjoy the event?

In this uplifting, contemporary Native story, River finds solace in the healing power of family and community.

Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native peoples and non-Native visitors.

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recognition

2023 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title
2023 Notable Children’s Book List, American Library Assn
2023 Texas Library Assn’s 2x2 Reading List
2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices List
2023 Notable Books for a Global Society by the International Literacy Assn’s Children’s
Literature & Reading Special Interest Group
2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices List
2022 Society of Illustrators’ Original Art, Featured Artist - Madelyn Goodnight
2022 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

RAVE REVIEWS

“In sensory-focused lines, Sorell . . . creates a resonant, hopeful tale about the healing power of community and tradition, deftly capturing the powwow’s essence. Textural digital illustrations by Goodnight . . . focus on the event’s sights and its participants’ fluid movements, effectively conveying River’s sideline perspective and desire to dance with her community once again.”

— Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A heartwarming picture book about the roles of courage, culture, and community in the journey of personal healing."

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A tender and inspiring view of Indigenous traditions and how celebrating them can lead to healing and redemption.”

—School Library Journal, starred review
“Highly recommended!”

— American Indians in Children’s Literature
“Though River won't be dancing in the powwow, she recognizes the healing power of her community in this lyrical and uplifting story.”

— Shelf Awareness