SD Nelson is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas. He is motivated to give back to his community, and to build literacy among Indigenous children. Nelson creates books for children that detail vibrant Indigenous community and that honor and preserve Lakota legacy through storytelling and an innovative and contemporary artistic style that engages young readers. Painting with acrylics on board, Nelson’s artwork is wide-ranging, from whimsical to spiritual.