Being Home
Being Home by Traci Sorell, published by Penguin on May 7, 2024, is a picture book that explores the journey of a young Cherokee girl as she prepares to move back to her ancestral land. This 32-page book features illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade, complementing the narrative with warm and expressive artwork. The story captures the excitement of change as the girl bids farewell to her city life and anticipates the joys of reconnecting with her family and heritage.
Readers will find a lyrical portrayal of family and multigenerational connections as the girl embarks on her road trip, drawing inspiration from the shifting landscapes outside her window. The narrative emphasizes the joy of returning home, where she looks forward to sharing a feast and playing with her cousins. Through its depiction of Native American lifestyles and the significance of place, this book presents a heartfelt exploration of belonging and the meaning of home.
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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—it’s time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she’s 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 she’ll 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 girl’s move toward rather than away from home unfolds.
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