Dr Anita Marianne Heiss (born 1968) is an Australian author, poet, cultural activist and social commentator whose work spans non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction, poetry, social commentary and travel articles. She is a regular guest at writers' festivals and travels internationally performing her work and lecturing on Indigenous literature. Heiss is an advocate for Indigenous literature and literacy through her writing for adults and children and her membership of boards and committees. She is a Board Member for the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, an Advocate for the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence and an Indigenous Literacy Day Ambassador.
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1968 (age 57) Sydney
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