We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, Hardcover/Traci Sorell

Contributor(s): Author: Traci Sorell Illustrator: Frane Lessac 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 "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   Review citations School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 46 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 46 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 46 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 46 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 46 - 07/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 146 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 146 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 146 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 146 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 146 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 67 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 67 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 67 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 67 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Highly Recommended - pg. 67 - 08/15/2018 Booklist - pg. 61 - 09/15/2018 Shelf Awareness - 09/11/2018