Several years ago, I made friends with a young Native American dancer and his family. Through them, I researched traditional dances, regalia, and powwow history. For two summers, I attended East Coast powwows with them, taking photographs, and meeting more people enjoying and continuing their traditional culture. This book follows Little Man through a typical powwow day, and features my photographs of him, his family, his friends, and the color and excitement of the event. Step into the powwow circle, and join the dancing! (Ages 8 and up)

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

“For ten-year-old Little Man, the annual Wampanoag powwow in eastern Massachusetts is a time for dancing, telling stories, and renewing old friendships….Numerous color photos show Little Man participating in the festivities, the elaborate costumes worn by men and women, and the dancers performing the intricate steps of traditional or exhibition dances…[S]idebars on the Wampanoag tribe, drum groups, origin of the jingle dress, and powwow manners.” –Booklist, Jan. 1, 1999

“By centering this volume on an actual child at a Wampanoag powwow, Greene is able to relate many details and describe the event in a personal way. The attractively organized book is filled with full-color photographs. Fact boxes are interspersed throughout to highlight various subjects, from jingle dresses to powwow manners. A useful glossary is appended, along with online sources.” –School Library Journal, Feb. 1, 1999

How to Buy

Scholastic/Franklin Watts

Library Binding ISBN 0-531-20337-9

Paperback ISBN 0-531-15926-4

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