Being Home by Traci Sorell Hardcover Book

Description: Being Home by Traci Sorell, Michaela Goade "On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home."--Provided by publisher. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From Sibert Honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joy of moving back to their ancestral land.From Sibert Honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joy of moving back to their ancestral land.Today is a day of excitement-its time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city shes called home her whole life, she readies herself for the upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, the girl draws the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of the journey, where shell eat the feast her family has prepared, play in the creek with her cousins, and settle into the new rhythm of home.With warm, expressive artwork and spare, lyrical prose, the story of a young girls move toward rather than away from home unfolds. Author Biography Best-selling author Traci Sorell writes inclusive, award-winning historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction in a variety of formats for young people. She is a two-time Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus honoree and an award-winning audiobook narrator and producer. Eight of her books have received awards from the American Indian Library Association, including At the Mountains Base, Contenders- Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series and She Persisted- Wilma Mankiller. A former federal Indigenous law attorney and policy advocate, Traci is a Cherokee Nation citizen and first-generation college graduate. She lives within her tribes reservation in northeastern Oklahoma.Author Site- https-/// Social- @tracisorellMichaela Goade is a 2021 Caldecott Medalist and the New York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are Water Protectors, also a 2020 Kirkus Prize finalist. Her other books include Encounter; Shanyaakutlaax- Salmon Boy, winner of the 2018 American IndianYouth Literature Award for Best Picture Book; and Berry Song, which received a Caldecott Honor. Michaelas work focuses on Indigenous kidlit, and she is honored to work with Indigenous authors and tribal organizations in the creation of beautiful, much-needed books. She is also an enrolled member of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.Author Site- https-/// Social- @michaelagoade Review Praise for Being Home By Traci Sorell; illustrated by Michaela Goade:American Booksellers Association May/June 2024 Kids Indie Next ListKirkus Reviews 15 Best May Books for Young ReadersPublishers Weeklys Best Picture Books of 2024… "An evocative, heartwarming testament to the power of home and community." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review…" Its a joyful image of a family embracing change that examines "the rhythm of being home." — Publishers Weekly, starred review… "[With] lush, detailed illustrations…[the] girls imagination is rendered in a vibrant pink hue that is present in one way or another on every page. The familys new home is a place of community and warmth, a place where the rhythm of home is palpable. Readers young and old will want to linger with these gorgeous pages, noting the rich textures and details." — Booklist, starred review… "The author beautifully expresses core themes of family and the importance of full self-realization on ancestral land; in doing so, she echoes the oh-so-important rhythms which animate her characters. Goades mixed-media art is at once delicate and strong, with spirited, sparkling colors and a keen sense of motion that reinforces the texts rhythm and energy…an exceptional offering, emphasizing the inherent rhythms and motions of life." — Shelf Awareness, starred review… "Sorells minimal but resonant text speaks from an authentically childlike voice…Goades blend of media is beautiful, with the cool jewel tones of the city giving way to gentler, bright greens and browns as mother and daughter return to a place that embraces them fully…While this will especially resonate with Indigenous children considering their heritage, the thoughtful text and beautiful visuals will engage any kid in contemplating what it means to be at home." — BCCB, starred review"A grounded depiction of treasuring home and culture, skillfully presented by two artists of Indigenous backgrounds." — School Library Journal"Goades illustrations are warm, joyous, and vibrant. Its a beautiful celebration of Indigenous culture and what it means to be home." — Book Riot Details ISBN1984816039 Author Michaela Goade Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 Year 2024 Illustrator Michaela Goade ISBN-13 9781984816030 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-05-07 Imprint Kokila Illustrations FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Penguin Young Readers Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-05-07 NZ Release Date 2024-06-03 AU Release Date 2024-06-03 ISBN-10 1984816039 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160013410;

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