Tag: dance

Powwow Day by Traci Sorell
Mar 6

Powwow Day by Traci Sorell

Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight 4 stars A delightful picture book centered on hope, community, and recovery. River is excited for powwow day. But still recovering from an unnamed illness, she is too tired to join in the dancing. Finding strength in the drum beat and the remembering the meaning of the dances, River feels the…

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Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak Jain, Illustrated by Anu Chouhan
Jun 4

Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak Jain, Illustrated by Anu Chouhan

4 stars A delightful picture book that tackles some unique themes. Throughout the story Paro has some big feelings including anxiety about not fitting in or being good enough and feeling conflicted about her dance interests. The ending was spectacular, demonstrating the beauty of two seemingly-conflicting styles coming together, their intersection, and the strength of…

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