Laura Jean McKay (1988–)
Laura Jean McKay is an award-winning Australian author known for her speculative fiction that often explores themes of communication, environmentalism, and the human-animal relationship. Her debut novel, "The Animals in That Country," garnered significant critical acclaim and won the 2021 Victorian Prize for Literature. McKay has a background in creative writing and has also published short stories, further solidifying her reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary Australian literature.