T Kira Madden

T Kira Madden is an American writer of Kanaka 'Ōiwi descent, born in 1988. Her work spans multiple genres, with a notable focus on personal narrative and historical context. As a writer, Madden has made significant contributions to the literary world, exploring themes of identity and experience.

Madden is the author of the memoir Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls, a personal and introspective work. In addition to her writing, she is also the Founding Editor-in-Chief of No Tokens Journal, a publication that showcases emerging voices. Her achievements have been recognized with the Judith A. Markowitz Award for Exceptional New LGBTQ Writers from Lambda Literary in 2021, highlighting her impact as a new and innovative voice in the literary community.