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We are grateful : otsaliheliga / Traci Sorell ; Illustrated by Frané Lessac.
"Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Debut author Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, invites readers to journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. Each season leaps off the page through veteran illustrator Frane Lessac's bright artwork. Cherokee words are included throughout, presented both phonetically and written in the Cherokee syllabary. Otsaliheliga reminds us to celebrate blessings and reflect on struggles--all year long."--Provided by Publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9781580897723
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2018]
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | NC970L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Cherokee Indians > Juvenile literature. Cherokee language > Juvenile literature. Cherokee Indians > Religion > Juvenile literature. Multicultural > Juvenile fiction. |
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Coldwater Branch | J E SOR (Text) | 35401425138855 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
| Union Township Branch | J E SOR (Text) | 35406424056784 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
2019 Sibert Honor Book 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book NPR's Guide To 2018's Great Reads 2018 BookLaunchAward (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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