MONIQUE GRAY SMITH
Monique Gray Smith is Cree, Lakota and Scottish and is the author of several books. She teaches workshops, volunteers in her surrounding communities, and focuses on teaching reconciliation and spreading truth. She has appeared on podcasts and has served on educational boards. More can be learned about her here: Monique Gray Smith
NADIA SAMMURTOK
Nadia Sammurtok is Inuit and has authored over 10 children's books. She teaches students how to speak and write in the Inuit language. She doesn't consider herself fluent in the language, but she still considers it a priority to teach what she does know to her young learners. More can be learned about her here: Nunavut author Nadia Sammurtok publishing books in English and Inuktitut
TANYA TAGAQ GILLIS
Tanya Gillis is Inuk and is a throat singer, songwriter, novelist, and visual artist. She is an activist and has even given a TED talk. She uses her voice to advocate for justice and to educate those around her. More can be learned about her here: Tanya Tagaq, an Ever Deadly huntress of sound | Polar Journal
LAUREL GOODLUCK
Laurel Goodluck has her BA in psychology and a MA in community counseling and family studies from the University of New Mexico. She is passionate about storytelling and journalism. She volunteers and dabbles with acting. More can be learned about her here: Laurel Goodluck
ANDREA L. ROGERS
Andrea L. Rogers is an award winning children's author. She belongs to the Cherokee Nation. She obtained her Master's Degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. More can be learned about her here: Andrea L. Rogers
TASHA HILDERMAN
Tasha Hilderman is a member of the SCKWI and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She is an author and public speaker. More can be learned about her here: Tasha Hilderman Books - Tasha Hilderman Books
JULIE FLETT
Julie Flett is a Cree-Metis author and illustrator who has won many awards for her work. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other noteworthy publications. More can be learned about her here: Julie Flett
MICHAELA GOADE
Michaela Goade lives in Alaska and is a member of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes. She is a #1 New York Times Bestselling illustrator and a Caldecott Medalist. She focuses on Indigenous KidLit, helping to do her part to bring awareness to the world of her culture. More can be learned about her here: Michaela Goade
DALLAS HUNT
Dallas Hunt is Cree and a member of Wapsewsipi in Northern Alberta. He is Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and has many published works relating to his culture and environment. More can be learned about him here: Dallas Hunt - Department of English Language and Literatures
More authors and children's books in this genre can be found here: 25+ Native American Picture Books by Indigenous Authors