"I'm an Anishinaabe author-illustrator and mom to a lovely preschooler named Noah. I was raised on the shores of Lake Huron in the traditional territory of my people in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. I'm passionate about positive self-image, finding adventure in the ordinary, lifelong learning, visual storytelling and authentic Indigenous representation." - Bio from Bridget George's, or Nimkiinagwaagankwe's website

Ms. Dzwonkowski is a Western District Warden with the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission in Odanah, Wisconsin and is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She is excited to join you and introduce Maadagindan! to the Critter of the Month interactive program. Created in 2014, Critter of the Month is aimed at kids 4-10 years old to teach them about Northwoods animals, learn the Ojibwe name, and read a book. Christina also presents a fur/hide, a skull, plastic scat and prints to students! Christina visits events and Head Start classrooms, pre-K through 4th grade at three area schools throughout the Northwoods.