A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
Josie Dances by Denise Lajimodiere

hopeful informative lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

Young Josie can't wait to join in her first powwow dance, but before then, the women of her family must help her prepare for the big day.  Her relatives sew and bead her special ribbon dance outfit, and, with an offering, Josie asks an elder to dream her spirit name.  Beautiful illustrations of native plants and animals abound while Josie waits for summer to arrive.  Then, like a majestic eagle, she dances for the first time at the powwow and is introduced by her new spirit name.  A lovely addition to Indigenous children's literature.