” — Booklist (starred review)

But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe

which includes a reading in both languages and a performance by Susan

shockingly

Erdrich's writing about the bonds of marriage and family is one of the greatest strengths of her fiction

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! queer studies ” — Booklist (starred review)In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyonefrom Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter