Orphan Girl (Nang Hlk’ín-gadaa) tells the traditional Tlingit story of the orphan Sahaan as she journeys through difficult times and learns life lessons that teach her the importance of the tribal value of respect. The book, originally transcribed in Tlingit, was translated by Delores Churchill and Ben Young and is written entirely in X̱aad Kíl, without English translations. It is the first of nine X̱aad Kíl children’s books and animated videos in this language series.

Nang Hlk’ín-gadaa | X̱aad Kíl Language Lesson is part of the Our School is Being Strengthened book series, a collaboration between Tlingit & Haida and Goldbelt Heritage Foundation.