Desmond X ThompsonDesmond X Thompson is a poet, writer, and author-illustrator from Oklahoma currently living in California. His debut collection of poetry "To Forget Such Troubling Nightmares" uses key moments and creative storytelling to give readers a look into hisworld as a gay person of color living with mental illness. Thompson is also an aspiring fantasy writer. His Native America based fantasy project is set to be released in 2027. A proud member of Cherokee Nation, Thompson enjoys being active in the community and collecting books on Native American History. Read More Read Less