We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

The Cherokee community is grateful for the blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by best-selling Cherokee author Traci Sorell.

Now a board book for 0-3-year-olds interested in contemporary Indigenous stories that are both accessible and universal for the littlest readers. Based on the award-winning picture book.

The 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 best-selling and award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, this board book edition includes the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.