"Jingle Dancer" by Ying-Hwa Hu tells the story of a young girl named Jenna who wants to participate in her first powwow. To dance traditionally, she needs jingles for her dress, which are essential for the beautiful sound of her movements. As she seeks out the jingles, Jenna connects with her heritage through the stories and traditions shared by the women in her family. Each woman imparts wisdom and love, helping Jenna to prepare for her dance. The book celebrates Native American culture, family bonds, and the importance of community in embracing one's identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Heartdrum .

Ying-Hwa Hu is married to Cornelius van Wright, and together they are a husband-wife illustration team. She was born in Taiwan, and now lives in New York City with her husband and two young children.