Powwow Day

By Traci Sorell

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623546109
• ISBN13: 9781623546106
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3