Dance Fast

Gr 1-2–One of the many excitements of growing up Pomo is being able to create one’s own regalia to dance in ceremonies. Bizzy is eager to get in on the fun while she prepares for dancing in an upcoming ceremony and admires her peers adorned in their regalia. She begins her quest to gather the necessary supplies. Everything must be perfect, until it’s not. With the support of her guardians, she soon realizes that there is beauty in the creation beyond expectations. The many emotions of all the characters are wonderfully encapsulated in the imagery through collage and comic book–style cartoons. Cribbins captures the highs and lows of trying something for the first time, incorporating Pomo values. This book teaches in a safe, digestible story that accidents happen, emotions will rise, but having support can help repair the situation smoother than attempting to fix it with those immediate big feelings.