When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!

As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cherokee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community.

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Let’s all eat!

Written with simple, sensory lyricism by Andrea Rogers (Cherokee) and featuring warm, vibrant art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw), this picture book celebrates the spring tradition of wild onion dinners—and the community and comfort that are shared when we gather.

"Serves up a delicious story, rich in culture and community, that will bring readers back for more." - Kirkus Reviews

"This picture book's simple story and appealing illustrations introduce the lives of Cherokee children and their families today." - Booklist