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We are grateful, Otsaliheliga., Traci Sorell

Label
We are grateful, Otsaliheliga., Traci Sorell
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Intended audience
3, ATOS Level
resource.interestGradeLevel
LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
We are grateful
Nature of contents
dictionaries
resource.readingGradeLevel
Text Difficulty K - Text Difficulty 2
Responsibility statement
Traci Sorell
Sub title
Otsaliheliga.
Summary
2019 Sibert Honor Book 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book 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 2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. "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 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
Target audience
juvenile
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