ASHA My First Pow Wow Dance
ASHA My First Pow Wow Dance
“ASHA My First Pow Wow Dance” is a heartwarming children’s book about a young girl who is eager to learn the art of Pow Wow dancing. Following in the footsteps of her cousin Kika, Asha begins her journey toward mastering the Fancy Shawl dance. With the guidance of her wise Gramma and the support of her loving family, Asha learns that through hard work and practice, anything is possible. Along the way, she faces challenges and setbacks, but with determination and the help of her family, she discovers the true magic of dancing. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, “ASHA My First Pow Wow Dance” invites young readers to join in the joy and excitement of traditional Indigenous dancing. This book is perfect for children ages 3-8 and families who want to share in the celebration of Indigenous traditions and culture.
Author – Jocelyn L Mackenzie
Jocelyn L Mackenzie resides in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. She is a grandmother of five multicultural children and is passionate about creating stories that bring the world’s wonders to children of all cultures. Her work is a celebration of family, community, and connection to culture.
Jocelyn L Mackenzie creates children’s picture books that share Indigenous people’s history and culture. Her first book is dedicated to her granddaughter Asha, called “ASHA My First Pow Wow Dance”. Asha loves to dance and hopes to dance like her cousin Leilani, a real pow-wow princess.
Jocelyn L Mackenzie believes sharing stories enables future generations to embrace all cultures. She strives to pass on traditions through stories that will inspire and uplift everyone. JL Mackenzie is excited to share her multicultural stories. She hopes you will join her and her grandchildren on this amazing journey.
Illustrator – Danang Prasajatama
Danang is an amazing illustrator and I love how he brought Asha and her story to life in this book. Danang’s illustrations are vibrant and colourful. Danang is so easy to work with, it was a dream pairing of author and illustrator.
To contact Danang click on these links he has kindly provided.
