Juno Dawson

Juno Dawson is an English author celebrated for her contributions to young adult fiction and non-fiction. Her notable works include "This Book Is Gay" and "The Gender Games," which are indicative of her ability to address complex themes with sensitivity and depth. Dawson's prowess has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Queen of Teen award in 2014 and the 2020 YA Book Prize for her novel "Meat Market." Further, her novel "Her Majesty's Royal Coven" bagged the 2022 Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for Fiction.

Expanding her creative repertoire, Dawson has also proven her mettle in the realm of television writing. She joined the writing team of the fifteenth series of "Doctor Who" in 2025, marking her as the series' first openly transgender writer. Her involvement with the "Doctor Who" franchise extends beyond the mainstream series, including contributions to the spin-off podcast "Redacted." Dawson has also penned audio dramas for the BBC Sounds and Big Finish Torchwood series. Her "Doctor Who" episode, titled "The Interstellar Song Contest," aired in 2025.

In addition to her literary and television accomplishments, Dawson is an active voice in the media and podcasting scene. She hosts the "Sex and the City" podcast, "So I Got To Thinking," and her documented transition experience in Glamour magazine speaks volumes about her openness to share personal narratives. Dawson also joined the judging panel for the BBC Young Writers' Award in March 2016, further asserting her commitment to nurturing talent in the field of writing. Despite facing censorship and book-banning discussions in various regions, Dawson's works continue to resonate with readers, as evidenced by her inclusion in the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2022 winners list.