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Jingle dancer

Cynthia Leitich Smith

200032 pagesabout 30–45 minutes
2000
first published
  • 2000Morrow Junior Books · ENGISBN 9780688162429
  • 2000Perfection Learning Corporation · ENGISBN 9781663630247
  • 2021Heartdrum · 32 pagesISBN 9780063018112

Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.

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Written forMiddle grade
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