Lucy's Dance

Vanasse Deb

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 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-colour illustrations.

About the Author

Deb Vanasse is the author of more than a dozen books, most recently "No Returns" and "Black Wolf of the Glacier", the latter also from University of Alaska Press. She is co-founder of the 49 Alaska Writing Center. She lives in Eagle River, Alaska.

Reviews

"'Lucy's Dance' presents the idea of dramatic cultural change through the personal perspective of a young girl, and conveys the hopeful idea that the work of only one individual in a community can make all the difference" – Juneau Empire

"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

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