this interactive picture book celebrates diverse cultures

immigrants on a boat

and original interviews

" Ceballos connects these themes of negative and positive identity through a single thread prevalent throughout the collection

and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga Mojave this interactive picture book celebratesThe Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. 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 a citizen of the Cherokee