{"product_id":"we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga-9781580897723","title":"We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga","description":"\u003cb\u003e2019 Sibert Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eNPR's Guide To 2018's Great Reads\u003cbr\u003e2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of 2018\u003cbr\u003e2018 JLG selection \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe word \u003ci\u003eotsaliheliga\u003c\/i\u003e (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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED REVIEW \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life\"--\u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An elegant representation\"--\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sorell, Traci\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/04\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580897723\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 9.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Traci Sorell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32749446365259,"sku":"9781580897723","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_e9ee7cc6-a036-42b8-a5e0-e7a848f71070.jpg?v=1597789646","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga-9781580897723","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}