” — Booklist (starred review)

and perceptive

Between 1989 and 2001

stories are vessels of knowledge

Based on a true story

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! queer studies ” — Booklist (starred review)In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyonefrom Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter