Christine Day is a citizen of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Her first novel, I Can Make This Promise, was a best book of the year from NPR, as well as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, and an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. Her second novel, The Sea in Winter, was a Top 10 Indie Kids’ Next selection, a finalist for the Pacific Northwest Book Award, and an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. She also wrote She Persisted: Maria Tallchief, a biography in Chelsea Clinton’s book series about inspirational women.
Her most recent book, We Still Belong, released in the Summer of 2023. In this warm hug of a novel, award-winning author Christine Day assures readers that even with all the very real problems they may face, they are worthy, their voices matter—and they belong.
“Christine was an absolute joy to work with and enthusiastically participated in every event we had planned. At our free community event, which drew in 440 attendees from multiple school districts, Christine signed books, took pictures, and graciously engaged with every family that came by. As our keynote speaker, she brought such warmth and relatability in her conversations with students and parents, answering audience questions and reading some of her stories. In addition to the community event, Christine led a professional development session for library and literacy staff and conducted school visits at two of our elementary schools. We were incredibly impressed with how she tailored her presentations to meet the needs of each audience, capturing their interest and keeping them engaged throughout. Her flexibility, professionalism, and genuine care for each group made her an invaluable part of our event series.” — Educational Service District 105, 2024
