Tala Learns to Siva Ojibwe After he retired

After he retired

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Some educators may come to this work with some trepidation

While other returning soldiers find easy refuge in alcohol and senseless violence

Tala Learns to Siva Ojibwe After he retiredA lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala's legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn't have