Lugiim Yuraa — Deb Vanasse

A charming children s book about the return of traditional dancing to one Yup ik village, "Lugiim Yuraa(Lucy s Dance)," written in the Yup'ik language, 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 old-style 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."