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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2020-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Salina Bookshelf
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781893354340
Themes
ethnic orientation | native american
native american culture
perseverance

Becoming Miss Navajo

Written by Jolyana Begay-Kroupa

As a little girl, Jolyana Begay-Kroupa dreamed of becoming Miss Navajo. After years of learning the language, culture, and traditions, her chance finally comes to take on the important role.

The skills she learned help her in tough competitions but will they be enough to earn her the crown of Miss Navajo? Witness the inspiring true story of what it takes to become Miss Navajo and how the competition is only the beginning.

Filled with pictures taken during the 2001-2002 Miss Navajo Nation competition.

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Becoming Miss Navajo: Vocabulary Guide

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Becoming Miss Navajo: Frayer Model

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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2020-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Salina Bookshelf
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781893354340
Themes
ethnic orientation | native american
native american culture
perseverance
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