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by Traci Sorell; Frane Lessac (Illustrator)

The word "otsaliheliga" (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This picture book chronicles a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the book includes a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. Full color.

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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

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Title We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Author Traci Sorell; Frane Lessac (Illustrator)
Binding Hardcover
Pages 32
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing
Date 2018-09-04
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9781580897723 / 158089772X
Weight 1.12 lbs (0.51 kg)
Dimensions 10.8 x 9.9 x 0.5 in (27.43 x 25.15 x 1.27 cm)
Ages 03 to 07 years
Grade levels P - 2
Reading level 970
Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: Native American
- Religious Orientation: Native American
Library of Congress subjects Cherokee Indians, Cherokee language
Dewey Decimal Code 975.004

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Citations

Booklist, 09/15/2018, Page 61
Horn Book Magazine, 11/01/2018, Page 69
Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2019, Page 0
Kirkus Reviews, 07/15/2018, Page 146
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview, 08/15/2018, Page 67
School Library Journal, 07/01/2018, Page 46
Shelf Awareness, 09/11/2018, Page 0

About the author

Traci Sorell writes fiction and nonfiction for children featuring contemporary characters and compelling biographies. She is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and lives in northeastern Oklahoma, where her tribe is located. Fran Lessac is the illustrator of more than forty books for children. She has lived on the small Caribbean island of Montserrat, in London, and in Australia, and her work has taken her on many adventures in numerous countries. www.franelessac.com

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