When We Gather

Written by Andrea L. Rogers · Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight

A Cherokee girl gathers wild onions for a spring feast.

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40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A Cherokee girl embarks on a springtime adventure, gathering wild onions with her family. As they prepare for a community feast, the warmth of tradition and togetherness unfolds. Will the harvest bring the community closer? Discover the joy and comfort of shared meals in this vibrant tale.

From the publisher

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cherokee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community.Idalisdayvhvga! Let’s all eat!Written with simple, sensory lyricism by Andrea Rogers (Cherokee) and featuring warm, vibrant art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw), this picture book celebrates the spring tradition of wild onion dinners–and the community and comfort that are shared when we gather.

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