Dawn Quigley

Dawn Quigley is a Native American author and educator whose works focus on indigenous representation in children’s literature. She is best known for her Jo Jo Makoons series, which follows the adventures of a young Ojibwe girl navigating school, friendships, and life on a reservation. Quigley’s stories provide an authentic and humorous look at contemporary Native American life, making them both relatable and educational for young readers. As an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, Quigley brings her cultural heritage into her writing, ensuring that indigenous voices are accurately and meaningfully represented in children’s books. In addition to her fiction, she is also an advocate for Native American literature and works to promote diverse voices in the publishing industry. Her works are praised for their warmth, humor, and insight, offering young readers a window into a culture that is often underrepresented in mainstream media.