K. Tempest Bradford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids K. Tempest Bradford
Bradford in 2023
Born	(1978-04-19) April 19, 1978 (age 47) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Writer, editor, creative writing teacher
Genre	Science fiction, fantasy, Middle grade fiction
Notable works	Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion
Notable awards	Nebula Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction (2023), Locus Award (2020, 2023), IGNYTE Award (2020, 2021), The Lemonade Award (2022)

K. Tempest Bradford (born April 19, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an African-American author and editor. She writes exciting science fiction and fantasy stories. From 2007 to 2009, she was an editor for Fantasy Magazine.

Her first book for middle schoolers, Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion, came out in 2022. This book won the Andre Norton Award in 2023, which is a big deal for young adult fiction!

About K. Tempest Bradford

K. Tempest Bradford went to New York University. She also attended special writing workshops like Clarion West Writers Workshop. These workshops help writers improve their skills.

Bradford is very active in promoting fairness for everyone. She works for racial and gender equality. This means she wants people of all backgrounds to be treated equally. She helps make sure everyone is included, especially in the world of science fiction.

In 2005, she started a blog called "Angry Black Woman." Her writings from this blog have appeared in many places. She has shared her ideas in magazines and even in textbooks.

K. Tempest Bradford at Powell's Books for an event.

She also teaches creative writing classes. These classes focus on how to write stories that include many different types of people. She teaches at places like Writing the Other and Clarion West.

K. Tempest Bradford's Books and Stories

K. Tempest Bradford has written many different types of stories and articles.

Fiction Stories

• Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion (2022): This is her popular middle grade novel.
• "The Copper Scarab" (2017): This story appeared in an anthology called Clockwork Cairo.
• "Until Forgiveness Comes" (2008): You can find this story in Strange Horizons.
• "Uncertainty Principle" (2012): This story was part of the Diverse Energies collection.
• "Black Feather" (2007): This story was published in Interfictions.
• "Elan Vital" (2009): This story appeared in Sybil's Garage No. 6.
• "Enmity" (2009): This story was in Electric Velocipede.
• "Different Day" (2009): This story was published in Federations.
• "The Seventh Reflection" (2006): This story is in a horror and dark fantasy book.
• "Change of Life" (2006): This story appeared in Farthing.
• "Hard Rain" (2006): Another story from Farthing.
• "Why I Don't Drink Anymore" (2003): She wrote this under the name Finley Larkin.
• "Elf Aware" (2002): Also written as Finley Larkin, this story was in Cafe Irreal.
• "What We Make Of It" (2000): This story was published by Peridot Books.

Non-Fiction Articles

K. Tempest Bradford also writes articles about books, movies, and important topics.

• "Androids and Allegory" (2018): An essay for the Mother of Invention anthology.
• "Representation Matters: A Literary Call To Arms" (2017): An article about why it's important to see diverse characters in stories.
• "Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible" (2017): An article for NPR's Code Switch blog.
• io9 Newsstand (2014-2015): A weekly column she wrote for io9.
• "An ‘Unexpected’ Treat For Octavia E. Butler Fans" (2014): A book review for NPR.
• "Invisible Bisexuality in Torchwood" (2014): An article for Apex Magazine.
• "Women Are Destroying Science Fiction! (That’s OK; They Created It)" (2014): An article for NPR Books.
• "What Will Be The Next Game Of Thrones? We’ve Got Some Ideas" (2014): Another article for NPR Books.
• "Why Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is The Ultimate White Guilt Fantasy" (2012): An article for io9.
• "Why 'Black' and Not 'African American'?" (2010): An essay in a book about African American studies.

Role-Playing Games

• Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft (2021): She was a writer for this popular game book by Wizards of the Coast.

Awards and Recognition

K. Tempest Bradford has won several awards for her writing and her work in the community.