Joshua Whitehead
Joshua Whitehead
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Joshua Whitehead is a Two-Spirit Oji-nêhiyaw member of Peguis First Nation. He is the author of the novel Jonny Appleseed, the poetry collection Full-Metal Indigiqueer: the Pro(1,0)zoa, and the non-fiction work Making Love with the Land.
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Joshua Whitehead's novel Jonny Appleseed won the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction and was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award. His poetry collection full-metal indigiqueer was also a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Poetry.
Whitehead frequently explores themes of Indigeneity, queerness, mental health, and the complexities of identity within contemporary Indigenous communities. His work often blends memoir, poetry, and fiction to create unique narratives.
A good starting point for new readers is Jonny Appleseed, his debut novel, which offers an accessible entry into his distinctive voice and thematic concerns. For those interested in poetry, full-metal indigiqueer showcases his poetic style.