“Laurel is personable, honest, and she helps readers understand what We Are Still Here means. She has turned Native histories and contemporary realities into stories that every child should read.” — University of Washington Information School & Read-a-Rama, 2025

“Laurel was approachable and connected to participants with ease. We will invite her back again and again.” — Santo Domingo School, 2024

“Laurel Goodluck’s tour of North Dakota was a delightful experience, and her book Forever Cousins beautifully captured the region’s essence. Laurel’s skills as a presenter were remarkable; her ability to engage the audience and bring the stories to life was truly captivating. She is a talented writer, and Laurel is a joy to work with. Every interaction showed her professionalism, warmth, and genuine passion for her work. I highly recommend booking Laurel Goodluck and experiencing the magic she creates firsthand.” — Breanna Gerhardt, Humanities North Dakota, 2023

“Laurel Goodluck is a natural storyteller. Students were enraptured when she began her story as she brought Forever Cousins alive. As a Native American author, her stories resonated with our Native American students, as many of them have cousins who live away from the city, too. I was moved by how easily Laurel built rapport with the children during the story. Laurel’s extension activities helped the children explore the emotions and main themes of the story. We were so grateful for her time with us; the children are still talking about her visit. We are excited for her upcoming publications and for her to work with our school community again.” — Dr. Ginger Looney, Mentorship Coordinator, Indian Education, Albuquerque Public Schools

“It (Forever Cousins) is getting a ‘highly recommended’ label from me, but my enthusiasm for the book is much more than a ‘highly recommended’ label conveys. With this story and the note, Goodluck and Nelson give teachers or parents information they can carry with them when they close this book and choose another one that features Native people. They see us as people who live in a city or on a reservation. They can see us as people whose identities and lives as Native people are central to who we are and who share the same sorts of joys and fears that kids of other cultures do, too. Forever Cousins is one of the best books I’ve read. I’m delighted to read it, to write about it, and to recommend it to everyone.” — Dr. Debbie Reese, AICL