Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ (Tara Perron) is a Dakota and Ojibwe mother of two sons. She grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She studied Dakota language and culture at Metro State University. Her publications include Takóza: Walks with the Blue Moon Girl, Animals of Kheya Wita, Animals of Nimaamaa-Aki, Our Love Language, Awáŋkičhiyaka pi (Take care of each other), and Our Sacred Land of Pȟežúta. Tara is a plant medicine enthusiast. She owns and operates Blue Hummingbird Woman Indigenous Gift Shop and Eagle and Condor Native Wellness Center in Saint Paul. She believes in the healing power of storytelling and is a strong advocate of protecting our mother earth.