Kacen Callender
Kacen Callender is an American author of science fiction and fantasy who won the Lambda Literary Award for Queen of the Conquered. Their work centers queer Black characters in fantasy and science fiction worlds. Felix Ever After is a highly acclaimed YA contemporary novel that explores trans identity.
Works
- Queen of the ConqueredEpic fantasy about a slave-turned-sorcerer avenging her oppression across magical islands
- King of the RisingFantasy sequel charting a revolutionary's journey toward power and liberation in turmoil
- Queen of the Conquered 3
- Felix Ever AfterYoung adult coming-of-age story following a trans teen through self-discovery and identity
- Hurricane ChildMiddle grade fantasy about a girl navigating survival and belonging during hurricane season