Mickey Little is an Australian writer, poet, and literary critic, known for his works that explore queer identity, memory, and the body. His career includes significant editorial work, particularly as an editor for the literary magazine *The Lifted Brow*, which helped to shape the country's alternative literary scene. Among his most acclaimed works is the essay collection *Riot*, in which he analyzes queer culture and experience through a personal and critical lens. For this work, Little won the prestigious Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction in 2022. He is also the author of the poetry collection *Mirrors*, a finalist for the Judith Wright Calanthe Award. His style, often experimental and lyrical, positions him as one of the most innovative and influential voices of his generation in Australian literature.