Lesley-Ann Brown

Lesley-Ann Brown is a Caribbean-American writer born in Brooklyn with Trinidadian roots.

She studied writing at the New School and worked in NYC publishing before moving to Copenhagen in 1999.

Brown is known for her pioneering blog, blackgirlonmars, and her work has been published internationally.

She founded Bandit Queen Press, conducting writing workshops globally.

Brown's debut book, "Decolonial Daughter," explores themes of colonialism, identity, and family history.

Her upcoming work, "Blackgirl on Mars," examines mental health in relation to modernity and healing.

Brown's writing focuses on the rupture of familial memories and bonds caused by modernity, as well as the stories held within the land.