Niko Stratis

Niko Stratis is a Toronto-via-Yukon writer and essayist known for her memoir, 'The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman,' which explores her experiences growing up in a hypermasculine environment while navigating her gender identity. Stratis's writing is characterized by its sharp personal narratives, deeply intertwined with her lifelong passion for music. After spending two decades working as a glazier, she came out as a trans woman in her late 30s and has since established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.