{"product_id":"josie-dances-denise-lajimodiere-hardcover","title":"Josie Dances -- Denise Lajimodiere, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJosie dreams of dancing at next summer's powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name.\u003c\/strong\u003e To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the months go by, Josie practices her dance steps while Mom stitches, Aunty and Kookum bead, and Grandma Greatwalker dreams Josie's spirit name. Josie is nervous about her performance in the arena and about all the pieces falling into place, but she knows her family is there to support her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The powwow circle is a welcoming space, and dancers and spectators alike celebrate Josie's first dance. When she receives her name, she knows it's just right. Wrapped in the love of her community, Josie dances to honor her ancestors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this Ojibwe girl's coming-of-age story, Denise Lajimodiere highlights her own daughter's experience at powwow. Elegant artwork by Angela Erdrich features not only Josie and her family but also the animals and seasons and heartbeat of Aki, Mother Earth, and the traditions that link Josie to generations past and yet to come.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denise Lajimodiere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/4\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1\" H x 10.1\" L x 0.6\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781681342078\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024420356250,"sku":"9781681342078","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781681342078_1ed86ae7-bebc-4455-bb4a-0a974cf0e00d.jpg?v=1774725564","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/josie-dances-denise-lajimodiere-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}