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Wallace, Gwendolyn

Dancing with Water

40 pp. | Penguin/Kokila | August, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9780593617908 $18.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tonya Engel. A Black child named Kit learns the magic of water divining from their grandfather, who listens to the land and dances to find clean water. Set against a backdrop of environmental racism, this lyrical story honors intergenerational wisdom, Black traditions, and the sacredness of water. Painterly acrylic and oil illustrations capture the characters’ close bond and connection to nature. A moving author’s note offers historical context and enriches the book’s themes of heritage, resistance, and environmental stewardship.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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