When I began reading this novel I really had no clue what the plot would entail. As I began reading and realized that this was a fantasy in which a teenager jumps from body to body each day, I immediately put up a wall and made a judgement that I would not like this novel. I know my attitude changed as soon as I put up that wall and I tried not to enjoy the story, but as I kept reading, I started getting sucked into the web created by the main characters. I became invested in the plot and wanted to read to find out what happened next. My wall was crumbling page by page, and in the end, I truly enjoyed this book! I also learned not to let my judgments get in the way of a good book.

I would recommend this novel for mature readers. The plot is engaging, but there is some mature content dealing with drugs, sex, and sexuality. However, it would be appropriate to share excerpts and quotes from the novel with students in upper elementary or middle school.

Some possible classroom extensions:

• Character Building - Discuss the difference between kindness and being nice by first reading A's perception of Rihannon being kind on pg 56, She's being kind. Which is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen. (p. 56). See what students think about niceness versus kindness. Is there a difference? Do they agree or disagree with A? Why?
• Ethical Quandary - In Day 6005, A and Rihannon realize that Kelsea, the person A is inhabiting, has thoughts of self harm and possibly suicide. They debate over what the right course of action is and eventually devise a way to tell her father. Pose students with that same scenario, but ask them to think about how Kelsea would react to this the following day. Do they think Rihannon and A made the correct choice by intervening? Why or why not?
• Symbolism - The Devil or evil being paired with things that people don't understand fully or perhaps are frightened and intrigued by. And once again I think about how people use the devil as an alias for the things they fear. The cause and effect is backward. The devil doesn't make anyone do anything. People just do things and blame the devil after. (p. 142). How does this apply to Nathan's view of A? How does this apply to real life?

This is a link to David Levithan's website that includes a bio and links to his many other titles like, Another Day and the sequel to Every Day, Someday.

Every Day has been made into a movie. Use this link to watch the trailer for the film.