Cristina Oxtra

Cristina Oxtra is a Filipino American children's book author. She writes fiction and nonfiction, from picture books and chapter books to middle grade and graphic novels. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran, former middle school-high school educator, former journalist, and a public relations professional. She earned a BA in journalism and an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults. She received the 2019-2020 Mirrors & Windows Fellowship for indigenous writers and writers of color at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she is a teaching artist. She is a member of the MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators, Authors Guild, and Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators.  

Cristina believes in the beauty, power, and magic of the written word, and the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword. She enjoys teaching and sharing with others her experiences, knowledge, and passion for reading and writing. Visit Cristina's website at www.cristinaoxtra.com.