the unfair burden placed on women when it comes to preventing pregnancy (90% of the birth control market is for women)
deep in the African interior
"--New York Times Book Review
and February
and destined to become a classic resource for American parents
Josie Dances Gaslamp the unfair burden placed onJosie dreams of dancing at next summer's powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. As the months go by, Josie practices her dance steps while Mom stitches, Aunty and Kookum bead,