Nina Mingya Powles

Nina Mingya Powles is a celebrated writer, poet, and zinemaker, originally from Aotearoa New Zealand. Known for her vivid exploration of language, culture, and the natural world, her work often delves into themes of identity and belonging. Nina's notable publications include the poetry collection "Magnolia 木蘭," which was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and "Tiny Moons," a memoir about food and travel. Her accolades include the inaugural Nan Shepherd Prize for nature writing. Powles is also the founding editor of the indie press Bitter Melon. Currently, she resides in the UK, continuing to engage readers worldwide.