Becoming Miss Navajo by Jolyana Begay-Kroupa - OPTIONAL

Becoming Miss Navajo by Jolyana Begay-Kroupa PICTURE BOOK, NON-FICTION Salina Bookshelf 2020 $22. 9781893354340 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), GIFT - OPTIONAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Jolyana Begay-Kroupa tells about her preparation for and participation in the 2002 Miss Navajo pageant. She had to wear traditional clothings and jewelry, talk to the judges in both Navajo and English, be well versed in the culture and traditions of the Navajo people. She demonstrated her ability preparing and cooking a sheep, demonstrated her talents and sang a traditional song. Begay-Kroupa became an ambassador for the Navajo nation. 

I'm not sure who is the intended audience, there's quite a bit of text with a lot of Navajo words and phrases making it a challenging read for a child. I loved the photographs throughout the book, scenes from her childhood or the pageant. Becoming Miss Navajo would be a wonderful souvenir if you were able to attend the Navajo Nation Fair in Arizona.

Lisa Librarian