Bridget George

Bridget is an Anishinaabe illustrator as well as author/illustrator who sits with the Bear Clan. She was raised on the shore of Lake Huron in the beautiful First Nations community of Kettle and Stony Point. She is passionate about creating space for authentic and diverse Indigenous representation, especially for children, and enjoys working on illustration projects built on a foundation of love and meaningful connection. 

Bridget’s illustration career first grew roots in Canada with the publication of her debut author-illustrated book, It’s a Mitig! (Douglas & McIntyre, 2019), a rhyming dual-language book created to connect her toddler with her family’s Indigenous language. It’s a Mitig was the winner of the 2020–2021 First Nations Communities READ: PMC Indigenous Literature Award, sponsored by the Ontario Library Service. She then contributed six images to the The Tragically Hip ABCs (Tundra Books, 2023).

She quickly caught the attention of US-based publishers and became much-sought after for her signature rounded figures, adorable babies, and decorative elements. In quick succession, she illustrated Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, authored by Carole Lindstrom, author of the Caldecott-winning We Are Water Protectors (Roaring Brook, 2023); Too Much: My Great, Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck (SSBFYR, 2024); and This Land by Ashley Fairbanks (Crown BFYR, 2024). 

She returned to Douglas & McIntyre to illustrate stories by the late renowned writer Richard Wagamese, The Animal People Choose a Leader (2025) and The Inquisitive Raven (2025), both of which showcase her gorgeous decorative style and expressive animal people.

Her second author-illustrated book, I Am a Warrior, written for her young son, will launch in 2026 from Heartdrum, to be followed by Song for a Pony, written by Nicholas deShaw (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2027). 

Bridget lives with her son in London, Ontario. She believes that one of the best parts of children’s illustration is that it provides connection with one’s inner child. Bridget finds inspiration in the journey of parenthood, learning her ancestral language, and stopping to take a look at the wonderful world around her.

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Find her online at bridgetgeorge.com and @bridgetsioln on Instagram.