Dance Fast

A child becomes frustrated in their pursuit to create the perfect regalia for the upcoming ceremony, until their grandmother reminds them of the Pomo tradition of purposefully incorporating a small imperfection in every creation.

About the author

AR Cribbins (she/they) is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) as well as Tapestry of Voices, a local SCBWI initiative dedicated to celebrating and centering diverse voices in children’s publishing. They have published fiction in some literary anthologies, including VoiceCatcher and Queer Fish. Some of their favorite activities are reading and encouraging creativity with their two kids. AR resides in Albany, California. 
 

Summary

This charming and humorous book celebrates Pomo traditions and explores creative frustration, perfectionism, and the value in embracing your mistakes. 

I want to dance!

Bizzy can't wait to dance with all her friends and family at the summer gathering this year! But first, she must make the perfect regalia. It's tricky work, even with a grown-up's help, and her high expectations come crashing down in a flurry of torn fabric, loose beads, and tears. With support from her mom, grandma, and little brother, can Bizzy learn to see past the flaws, finish her work, and remember what's really important?

AR Cribbins celebrates Pomo traditions in this charming and humorous tale about creativity and perfectionism. 

Foreword

A charming picture book debut that celebrates Pomo traditions as it follows a young girl who's trying to make her own regalia for an upcoming ceremony.

Product details

• Authors: A. R. Cribbins, AR Cribbins
• Assisted by: AR Cribbins (Illustration)
• Publisher: Little Brown USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 15 to 16
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.10.2024
• EAN: 9780316539388
• ISBN: 978-0-316-53938-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; USA, Holidays & seasonal interest, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Holidays and celebrations, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Relating to Native American people, JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples