Being Home

Written by Traci Sorell · Illustrated by Michaela Goade

A young girl embarks on a journey to her ancestral home.

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32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD450L

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Bookroo's summary

A young Cherokee girl leaves the city she's always known for a new life on her ancestral land. As she travels, she captures the changing scenery, anticipating family feasts and creekside play. Will this move bring her closer to her roots and a new sense of belonging? Discover the joy and challenges of finding home in this beautifully illustrated tale.

From the publisher

From Sibert Honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joy of moving back to their ancestral land. Today is a day of excitement–it’s time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she’s called home her whole life, she readies herself for the upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, the girl draws the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of the journey, where she’ll eat the feast her family has prepared, play in the creek with her cousins, and settle into the new rhythm of home. With warm, expressive artwork and spare, lyrical prose, the story of a young girl’s move toward rather than away from home unfolds.

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