We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
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Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781632896339
ISBN-13 : 1632896338
Rating : 4/5 (338 Downloads)

Book Synopsis We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by : Traci Sorell

Download or read book We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga written by Traci Sorell and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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