“It was a treat to host Christine Day at our school! Her lived experiences and commitment to building belonging was evident throughout her visit.” — Oak Grove & Riverside Elementary, 2024
“We are very grateful for Christine’s visit! She was so warm and open before and during her visit. Both the Junior School and Senior School talks highlighted the literary aspects of Christine’s experience.” — Crofton House School, 2024
“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
“We really appreciated Christine’s way of adapting her talk to the different audiences and finding ways to connect with our patrons.” — Anchorage Public Library, 2024
“Christine Day brings her whole self into her presentations. Her earnest sharing makes audiences feel like they’re sitting with her over a cup of tea in her living room. Hearing about her work and her journey to becoming a writer will inspire children and adults alike to strive for what fulfills their dreams, and the way Christine talks about family and support systems makes clear that connections with other people—actual and/or chosen family–must be at the heart of those dreams.” — Michelle Martin, Children’s Literature Association Conference, 2023
“The novel is enlightening and a must-read for anyone interested in issues surrounding identity and adoption. Debut author Day (Upper Skagit) handles family separation in Native America with insight and grace.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Beyond the mystery, important themes resonate throughout, including cultural identity and what makes a friendship worth keeping. Day’s affecting novel also considers historical truths about how Native Americans have been treated throughout U.S. history, particularly underlining family separations.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“I Can Make This Promise manages to be both deeply sad and brightly hopeful, and Edie Green will steal readers’ hearts with her empathy and curious spirit—she certainly stole mine.” — Hayley Chewins, author of The Turnaway Girls
“Day’s novel brings an accessible, much-needed perspective about the very real consequences of Indigenous children being taken from their families and Native Nations. The absence of one’s tribal community, loss of culture and lack of connection to relatives have ripple effects for generations.” — Traci Sorell (Cherokee Nation), award-winning author of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
“A truly enticing, beautifully written story that delivers a historical reveal at just the right time.” — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog)
“A glorious novel about friendship, emerging identity, family secrets, and lost culture, Day’s debut, while targeted at 8 to 12-year-olds at grade levels 3 to 7, will resonate with readers of all ages.” — BookTrib
