We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga | 
“We are grateful for the stories passed down to us, for the songs that tell us who we are”
“We are grateful for the stories passed down to us, for the songs that tell us who we are”
I would use this book in my class for discussing different cultures
so-soI enjoyed this book and thought it talked about important topics. I liked how it included Cherokee words
pickThis book was published in 2018 and received the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award. This book follows Cherokee citizens as they celebrate their national holiday. It is a great alternative to teaching a “thanksgiving“ book in the classroom. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely use it in my classroom!
pickThe Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and reflect on our daily and yearly struggles. The Cherokee people in this book are grateful within each season, whether it is for food or community or festivals, or family. The people in this book are shown creating traditional crafts, celebrating life and death, and remembering their people's history.
pickThis was a readalong from Overdrive which was perfect for this book. Several narrators, including the author, take us through seasons of gratefulness, teaching us several Cherokee words along the way. Perfect.
Excited to read this to my EC students tomorrow! #LibrariansofLitsy
#selfimprovementsept #grateful
Book Riot recently featured this book about Native American life of gratitude as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
pick“Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and reflect on our struggles- daily, throughout the year, and across the seasons.”
A lovely reflection on the passing of a year reflected in daily activities. Cherokee words throughout the story are accompanied by a pronunciation guide on the same page.
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