Ancestor Approved

Kenny Ramos and DeLanna Studi narrate with warmth as they bring a memorable intertribal powwow to life for listeners. Sixteen Indigenous authors weave together diverse stories in celebration of coming together as a community while also highlighting the young protagonists' many different personalities and experiences. Ramos narrates the boys' stories in a lively and youthful voice, capturing their nerves and excitement over joining the festivities. Studi expresses the energy and emotions of the girls and is especially skilled at portraying older loved ones. Both smoothly narrate words in multiple Indigenous languages. Listeners hear from kids coming to their first powwow, working at their families' concession stands, forming new friendships, and dancing and celebrating together. All will find much to love in this collection full of heart. E.E.C. � AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine