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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga is an authentic and heartwarming celebration of modern Cherokee culture and year-round gratitude. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the book follows a family through the four seasons, emphasizing that Cherokee traditions are living and evolving. It’s an excellent resource for classrooms, especially during Indigenous Peoples’ Day, for teaching about heritage and community.
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language.
What if a school’s mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue.
This debut novel by Byron Graves tells the story of a young athlete determined to play like the hero his Ojibwe community needs him to be.