Josie Dances

Follow young Josie as she prepares to fulfill her dream of dancing at the upcoming powwow. With the help of her family, she gathers all the essential pieces necessary for her debut performance - a dress, shawl, cape, leggings, moccasins, and her spirit name. The powwow circle is a welcoming space where Josie's nervousness melts away, and the love of her community fuels her dance to honor her ancestors. This Ojibwe girl's coming-of-age story, highlighted by the author's own daughter's experience at powwow, is beautifully complemented by elegant artwork that captures the essence of Mother Earth and traditions linking Josie to generations past and yet to come.