Finding My Dance
Finding My Dance
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 13, 2022
by Ria Thundercloud (Author), Kalila J. Fuller (Illustrator)
In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage.
At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up.
Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey--from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional--accompanied by striking illustrations that depict it while bringing her graceful movements to life.
Publisher: Penguin Workshop (September 13, 2022)
Language: English
Hardcover: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 0593093895
ISBN-13: 978-0593093894
Reading Age: 4 - 8 years
Lexile Measure: AD910L
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Item Weight: 1.06 pounds
Dimensions: 10.44 x 0.42 x 10.31 inches
