FICTION

When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

by Andrea L. Rogers (text) & illus. by Madelyn Goodnight
Harper Collins/Heartdrum. May 2024. 40p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9780063076792.
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PreS-Gr 1–The days grow longer, the sun warmer, and a Cherokee girl joins her community for their traditional green onion gathering and feast. The story explores the spring traditions of the Cherokee people. Written in simple sensory lyricism, the text will appeal to story-time aged children. Included is an author’s note to help readers understand the roots of the story and tradition. A list of recipes traditional to the spring feast allow readers to explore Cherokee culture in their own kitchen. A helpful language glossary highlights the Cherokee language used in the story. The illustrations are colorful and would stand out during story time. Matching the sensory aspect of the text, scenes of gathering and cooking add a dynamic element to each page.
VERDICT An excellent choice for a preschool story time collection.
Reviewed by Meaghan Nichols , May 01, 2024

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