Powwow Day
  • Published: 6 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781623546106
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

Powwow Day

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6 Aug 2025
Hardback
22 Feb 2022
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Now in paperback! 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?

A heartwarming and hopeful picture book for ages 4-8-year-olds, about traditions, community, and healing.

Now in paperback! 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?

A heartwarming and hopeful picture book for ages 4-8-year-olds, about traditions, community, and healing.

It's powwow day, and River wants so badly to dance as she does every year. But River can't dance this year as she deals with a serious illness.

In this modern and inspiring Native picture book that's 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.
  • Published: 6 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781623546106
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99
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Praise for Powwow Day

Praise for Powwow Day

  • An ALA Notable Children's Book
  • "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
  • "A resonant, hopeful tale."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for We Are Still Here!
  • "An essential purchase for introducing the impact laws and treaties had and continue to have on Native Nations." --School Library Journal, starred review
  • "An emphatic, triumphant declaration" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • Booklist, starred review
Praise for We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
  • "A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • "Perfect for holiday and family sharing."--School Library Journal, starred review
  • "Attractive and informative."--Horn Book Magazine, starred review
  • "Elegant"--Shelf Awareness, starred review

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