Brum, Brum, Brum, Brum

The sound of the powwow drum inspires Jenna, a young Muscogee Nation girl to dance. Influenced by videos of her Grandma Wolfe's jingle dance, Jenna longs to perform the same dance at the next powwow.  With permission from Grandma Wolfe, Jenna's dream of performing the jingle dance, a tradition shared by the women in her family, becomes reality.

Tink, Tink, Tink, Tink

Excited about the opportunity to dance at the powwow, Jenna has to gather enough tins to sew onto her dress, because she does not have time to order them by mail. As luck would have it, Jenna collects enough tins after visiting her aunt, Mrs. Scott, and her cousin Elizabeth. She even secures tins from Grandma Wolfe! After a week of preparation and practice, Jenna enthusiastically performs the jingle dance at the powwow for the women in her family.

The illustrations complement the text superbly and assist with presenting young readers a remarkable multicultural story. Jenna and her family members appear with rich honey complexions. Throughout the story, characters adorn brightly colored Native American accessories such as barrettes and bracelets.  The powwow regalia (highly regarded clothing) reflect the richness and creativity of Native American culture. Jenna dances in turquoise and tan attire complete with colorful moccasins and tins!