Powwow Day

Name: Powwow Day
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Traci Sorell
ISBN: 9781667071831

Author: Traci Sorell

Narrator: Charley Flyte

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spotify Audiobooks

Published: 11/01/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Holiday Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can’t dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again?
River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River’s journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of 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 Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.

About Traci Sorell

Traci Sorell writes fiction and nonfiction for children featuring contemporary characters and compelling biographies. She is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and lives in northeastern Oklahoma, where her tribe is located.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

The vivid and colorful illustrations in this new book give us a view of the powwow through the eyes of 8-year-old River. She has been ill and will not get to dance in her jingle dress. Her friends and family dance for her healing in the arena. In the back of the book are additional details about pow......more

Goodreads review by Jon

River is a young indigenous girl who wants to dance at her tribal powwow - but she is ill this year. River learns to connect with her tribe in other ways; even as she looks forward to dancing next year. A wonderful book about family and community. Vibrant illustrations that give you an idea of the c......more

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm

Powwow Day is a picture book that I received for review, but all thoughts are my own. Powwow Day focuses on 8 year old River as she recovers from an illness that prevents her from being able to dance at the Powwow. Because of this, readers see the the powwow through her perspective. Rich with color a......more

Goodreads review by Matal “The Mischling Princess”

There is so much that I love about POWWOW DAY, written by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight. The story weaves together both the past and the present and is both timely and accurate. The story is about a young girl named River who attends a Powwow with her sister and parents. Normally,......more