Join Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans and the Irondequoit Public Library for the rescheduled Native American Heritage Month book discussion. On Wednesday, January 22 we will host a facilitated book discussion on the tween novel, I Can Make this Promise by Christine Day that is perfect for the whole family.

Inspired by her family's history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family's secrets—and finds her own Native American identity.

All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn't have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed "Love, Edith," and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?

Copies of I Can Make this Promise are available at the checkout desk at Irondequoit Public Library or can be reserved by calling (585) 336-6060 during open library hours. I Can Make this Promise  is available as an ebook or downloadable audiobook through the library’s OverDrive system. Registration required.

The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.