Dance Fast

A child becomes frustrated in their pursuit to create the perfect regalia for the upcoming ceremony, until their grandmother reminds them of the Pomo tradition of purposefully incorporating a small imperfection in every creation.

AR Cribbins (she/they) is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) as well as Tapestry of Voices, a local SCBWI initiative dedicated to celebrating and centering diverse voices in children’s publishing. They have published fiction in some literary anthologies, including VoiceCatcher and Queer Fish. Some of their favorite activities are reading and encouraging creativity with their two kids. AR resides in Albany, California.