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Jenna, a member of the Creek Nation in Oklahoma, dreams of joining the women of her Tribe in the traditional jingle dress dance at the next powwow. Her excitement grows when her grandmother gives her the go-ahead to dance with the other girls. There is only one thing that could stand in her way: there’s not enough time to order the dress materials for the four rows of tin jingles she needs for her dress. Jenna’s determination shines through as she creatively borrows jingles from her grandmother, aunt, cousin, and a neighbor, ensuring her dress comes together in time, and then sings with the joyful sound among all the other dancers at the powwow. “Jingle Dancer” beautifully illustrates how Jenna and her community preserve their rich traditions and highlights the vital role of extended family and interconnectedness.
