We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

Written by Traci Sorell · Illustrated by Frané Lessac

Experience a year of Cherokee celebrations and gratitude through the seasons.

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32 pages· 421 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· NC970L
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Journey through a Cherokee year, starting in fall and ending in summer, where each season brings unique celebrations and challenges. Discover the essence of gratitude, or 'otsaliheliga,' as the community embraces its traditions and modern life. This vibrant exploration offers a glimpse into the heart of Cherokee culture, complete with a glossary and the Cherokee syllabary. What lessons will each season reveal?

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2019)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2019)American Indian Youth Literature Honor (2020)Odyssey Honor (2020)Orbis Pictus Honor (2019)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
421
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC970L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~W
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
199588
Publication
Published
September 4, 2018
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580897723

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