Jenny's Concrete Powwow

Release Date: May 5th, 2026!

Jenny has never been to a Powwow before and would rather be home in the city with her friends. Once she arrives at the reserve and experiences all the sights, smells, and sounds, she begins to feel a deep-rooted connection to the community. The next day, Jenny realizes that while the city is busy and full of people, she does not feel that same connection. She spots a crow flying down the street and follows it to the park, where she is inspired to find the same spark of cultural connection that she felt at the Powwow within herself. 

Follow the story of a young Indigenous girl that attends her very first Powwow. This unique and beautifully illustrated book addresses the challenges of urban Indigenous experience, validates the feeling of cultural identity disconnect, and considers ways to regain that connection. Through the beauty, joy, and spirit of powwows, Jenny demonstrates how children can take action to reclaim their Indigenous identity and pride.

Author: Shawna Lee Corbould (Ojibwe, Matachewan First Nation)

Illustrator: Regina Alice Wilman (Plains Cree)

Size: 11x8 inches

Pages: 32

Ages: 3-7

Cover: Hardcover

Language: English

ISBN: 9781778540912

Release Date: May 5, 2026