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Powwow Day

Name: Powwow Day
ISBN: 9781623546106

Traci Sorell

Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · July 8, 2025

Reading lane: JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical

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US: Native American Stories Indigenous Teachings Indigenous realistic

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Why This Clicks

Held by Community

A warm picture book about illness, tradition, and the healing power of community.

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A child’s perspective on missing a beloved tradition
A hopeful story grounded in Native community and powwow traditions

Expect

Accessible picture-book storytelling for ages 4–8
Additional information on the history and functions of powwows

Book Details

Authors: Traci Sorell
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: July 8, 2025
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical · US: Native American Stories
Reading lane: JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical

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US: Native American Stories
Nonreligious Celebrations
Big Feelings

About This Book

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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. 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.