Lucy's Dance
by Vanasse, Deb
Slagle, Nancy (Ill.)
A charming children’s book about the return of traditional
dancing to one Yup’ik village, Lucy’s Dance
tells the story of a little girl who is determined to help
her grandfather demonstrate for the people of the
town the beauty and complexity of traditional Yup’ik
dancing. Threaded through the story are accounts of
Yup’ik arts such as drumming, singing, and storytelling
through dance, all brought to life with beautiful,
full-color illustrations.
With beautiful artwork from Nancy E. Slagle, Lucy's Dance is a charming read of family, tradition, and the power of them combined to create something truly special.
—Midwest Book Review