We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga - Traci Sorell

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. \n2019 Sibert Honor Book \n2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book \nNPR's Guide To 2018's Great Reads \n2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI) \nKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 \nSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2018 \n \n2018 JLG selection \n2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award \nThe 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. \n \nThe 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. \n \nA gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude--Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW \n \nThe book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life--Horn Book STARRED REVIEW \n \nThis 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 \n \nAn elegant representation--Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW\n