{"product_id":"we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga-1","title":"We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga","description":"\u003cp\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\u003eKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018\u003cbr\u003eSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2018 JLG selection\u003cbr\u003e2019 Reading the West Picture Book Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude\"—Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life\"—Horn Book STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing\"—School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An elegant representation\"—Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MiJa Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43953136795848,"sku":"9781623542993","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2695\/0344\/files\/9781623542993.jpg?v=1721342018","url":"https:\/\/ec9b78-4c.myshopify.com\/products\/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga-1","provider":"MiJa Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}