Ryka Aoki is a poet, composer, teacher, and novelist. Her latest novel, Light From Uncommon Stars is forthcoming from Tor/Macmillan in Fall 2021. Ryka's work has been recognized in publications including Vogue, Elle, Bustle, Autostraddle, PopSugar, and Buzzfeed. Her latest poetry appeared at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, and she was honored by the California State Senate for "extraordinary commitment to the visibility and well-being of Transgender people." She lives in Los Angeles.
