Wakaya Wells (they/he) is Choctaw and was raised in District 8 of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. They received a BA in Native American Studies at Dartmouth College, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Wakaya is a Queer Two-Spirit writer, storyteller, and educator. Their work is found at the intersections of identity, mental health, and community. They are currently working to finish their debut novel.
Look at the star, your star, in my hands. It bears your name. I was told it does not have much longer to live. I hope you do not mind my untrimmed nails.