I was also touched by the author’s and illustrator’s dedications and interested in their bios. I think readers of all ages can get a lot out of those few final pages. I appreciated the definitions list, the author’s note, the Cherokee syllabary with history and pronunciation. The additional information at the end greatly elevates the quality of the book. I found the whole project touching, and the narrative is one that’s sorely needed for learning about modern Native Americans. The repetition will probably appeal to children though, and I did appreciate how much lifestyle information was able to be included, and loved how it showed women, men, children each participating in life and the community in a variety of ways. I found it interesting that, like Jewish people, they celebrate New Year in the autumn. I learned a lot about the modern Cherokee Nation. They’re gorgeous and detailed with lots to view. The repetition will probably appeal to children though, and I did appreciate how m 4-1/2 stars – ½ star off because there is no story that flows and I would have enjoyed the book more had there been one. I adore the art! I learned a lot about the modern Cherokee Nation. A lovely and useful book that makes me sad that such a beautiful and culturally-affirming approach to language and culture could not have been considered a century ago by whites claiming their land.Ĥ-1/2 stars – ½ star off because there is no story that flows and I would have enjoyed the book more had there been one. The book for most readers will be usefully informative, including a glossary of terms and cultural concepts, an author’s note on all the research she did, and a note about the Cherokee written syllabary, which is really interesting. Traci Sorell, a member of the Cherokee nation, creates a dual language picture book-Cherokee and English- about the different ways the Cherokee people express gratitude "throughout the year and across the seasons.” The art from Frané Lessac The book for most readers wi Otsaliheliga is the Cherokee word for “we are grateful,” which the tribe says throughout the year as a way of giving thanks for their blessings, while not ignoring the many struggles they have been through. Traci Sorell, a member of the Cherokee nation, creates a dual language picture book-Cherokee and English- about the different ways the Cherokee people express gratitude "throughout the year and across the seasons.” The art from Frané Lessac is wonderful, colorful. Otsaliheliga is the Cherokee word for “we are grateful,” which the tribe says throughout the year as a way of giving thanks for their blessings, while not ignoring the many struggles they have been through.
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