Christine Day
Appearing Courtesy of Path to Happiness
Christine Day, a member of the Upper Skagit tribe, grew up in Seattle, where she was nestled between the sea, the mountains and the pages of her favorite books.
Her debut novel, "I Can Make This Promise," was a best book of the year from Kirkus, School Library Journal, NPR and the Chicago Public Library, as well as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book.
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Heartdrum: Native Voices and Visions
Three Indigenous authors talk about their new books within an initiative called Heartdrum to publish books that reflect the heartbeat of Native communities. Their stories share their visions of the present and future viewed through their lived experiences as Native creators.
Helios Education Foundation Children/Teen Stage (Seats 1000)
Sun, Mar 7, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Children / Teens
Panelists:
Christine Day,
Cynthia Leitich Smith,
Brian Young
Moderator: Celeste Trimble
Books:
The Sea in Winter
Children / Teens
HarperCollins Publishers
January 2021
ISBN 9780062872043
272 pages
$16.99, INSTORE
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I Can Make This Promise
Children / Teens
HarperCollins Publishers
December 2020
ISBN 9780062872005
Paperback, 288 pages