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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Awards: Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, Kirkus, School Library Journal, NPR, Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

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, 2021, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Children / Teens
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Panelists: Christine Day, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Brian Young
Moderator: Celeste Trimble