stories are vessels of knowledge

and perceptive

With Beth Dooley

Based on a true story

But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! queer studies stories are vessels of knowledgeIn 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