We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga Book Cover

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

by
Traci Sorell
Illustrator:
Frané Lessac

Publisher Summary
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.

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ISBN:
9781580897723
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Awards:
2019 Sibert Honor Book,
2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book,
2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
Copyright:
2018

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