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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

Traci Sorell

Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · September 4, 2018

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SeasonsNative American Life (U.S.)Indigenous Canadachildren
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Who it’s for
A seasonal picture book offers a warm introduction to contemporary Cherokee life, celebrations, and gratitude.
Themes
Cherokee community and gratitude, Seasonal celebrations and experiences, Traditions and Cherokee way of life
Genres
Indigenous Canada, Seasons, Native American Life (U.S.)

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About this book

The Cherokee community is grateful for the blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by best-selling Cherokee author Traci Sorell. This award-winning seasonal picture book is for 3-7-year-olds interested in contemporary Indigenous stories that are both accessible and universal for all kid readers. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude.

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Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by best-selling and award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, this look into the Cherokee community is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book 2019 Sibert Honor Book 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book 2019 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book 2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award NPR's Guide To 2018’s Great Reads 2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI) Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 2018 JLG selection "A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude"—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life"—Horn Book Magazine, STARRED REVIEW "This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing"—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "An elegant representation"—Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW

A Year of Gratitude

A seasonal picture book offers a warm introduction to contemporary Cherokee life, celebrations, and gratitude.

Come here for

  • A year shaped by Cherokee celebrations and experiences
  • A welcoming introduction to contemporary Cherokee life

Expect

  • Accessible picture-book storytelling, with a glossary and Cherokee syllabary
  • A focus on gratitude through the changing seasons

Where it sits

Indigenous Canada55%
Seasons53%
Native American Life (U.S.)44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Seasons
  • Native American Life (U.S.)
  • Values & Virtues
Authors
Traci Sorell
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
September 4, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cherokee community and gratitude · Seasonal celebrations and experiences · Traditions and Cherokee way of life
Reading lane
Seasons