My Little Ogichidaa is inspired by Indigenous motherhood. It invites readers to explore the compelling dreams and hopes of an Indigenous parent for her soon-to-be-born warrior. This heartwarming and empowering story is a celebration of Indigenous love and the powerful legacy that it creates.

The word Ogichidaa itself means Warrior in Anishinaabemowin, and this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with resilience, strength, and kindness. (From Medicine Wheel Publishing)

Willie Poll is a Métis author from the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Poll has a bachelor of arts in Indigenous studies and a master of arts in archaeology. She lives on Prince Edward Island.

Hawlii Pichette is a Mushkego Cree (Treaty 9) urban mixed-blood illustrator and artist. She was born in Cochrane, Ont., and now lives in London, Ont. Pichette previously illustrated the picture book Benjamin's Thunderstorm, written by Melanie Florence.