Cover of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

Traci Sorell

Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word used to express gratitude. Beginning in fall, this book follows a Cherokee family and community through a full year of seasons, ceremonies, celebrations, everyday practices, and difficult moments. Cherokee words appear with pronunciations and Cherokee syllabary. Endnotes add context about the objects, games, historical events, and ceremonies mentioned. The book presents contemporary Cherokee life alongside the ways people use otsaliheliga to recognize blessings and reflect on struggles.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
NC970L
ATOS Book Level
3
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
421
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
W
Themes
Community · Cultural Heritage · History · Holidays And Celebrations · Language And Communication
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
September 4, 2018
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781580897723
Language
English