Kai Cheng Thom

Kai Cheng Thom, born on March twelfth, nineteen ninety-one, is a multifaceted Chinese-Canadian artist whose work spans various genres and disciplines. As a transgender woman, she brings a unique perspective to her writing and performance art, engaging with themes of identity, transformation, and resilience.

Thom has made significant contributions to literature with five published works. Her debut novel, 'Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir,' released in two thousand sixteen, set the stage for her impactful storytelling. Following this, she published a poetry collection titled 'a place called No Homeland' in two thousand seventeen, alongside a children's book, 'From the Stars in The Sky to the Fish in the Sea,' also in the same year.

In two thousand nineteen, she released 'I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World,' a poignant collection of essays focused on transformative justice. Most recently, in two thousand twenty-three, she published 'Falling Back in Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls,' further solidifying her voice in contemporary literature.

Beyond her literary achievements, Thom has dedicated her life to social work, serving as a mental health community worker and youth counsellor. Her commitment to advocacy and support for marginalized communities is evident in her artistic and professional endeavors.