Fancy Pants

Written by Dawn Quigley · Illustrated by Tara Audibert

Book #2 in the Jo Jo Makoons series

Jo Jo must learn to be fancy before her aunt's wedding. Can she find her sparkle?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings

81 pages· 6,962 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Jo Jo Makoons, a spirited first grader, can do many things, but being fancy isn't one of them. With her aunt's wedding approaching, Jo Jo embarks on a whimsical journey through her Ojibwe community, armed with her trusty purple unicorn notebook. As she navigates humorous mishaps and glittery adventures, Jo Jo seeks to uncover her own unique shine. Will she discover what it truly means to be fancy in time for the big day? Join Jo Jo in a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and cultural exploration.

From the publisher

Filled with lots of glitter, raised pinkies, and humorous misunderstandings, this second book in the Jo Jo Makoons series–written by Dawn Quigley and illustrated by Tara Audibert–is filled with the joy of a young Ojibwe girl discovering her very own special shine from the inside out. First grader Jo Jo Makoons knows how to do a lot of things, like how to play jump rope, how to hide her peas in her milk, and how to be helpful in her classroom. But there’s one thing Jo Jo doesn’t know how to do: be fancy. She has a lot to learn before her Aunt Annie’s wedding! Favorite purple unicorn notebook in hand, Jo Jo starts exploring her Ojibwe community to find ways to be fancy. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

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