Martha Cinader is a poet and author living in Harlem, NY. Her middle grade book: Marq and the Queen Fish, is forthcoming in 2026 from Atmosphere Press.
Martha Cinader writes for her life. She is in a never-ending search for a new language of non-conquest, a new word for woman, and new ways to communicate. She calls out to the archetypes of our collective dreams that grow and change with us, and believes in their generous ability to shed light when we are surrounded by darkness. They answer her with words and sounds that surface and land on the page or stage as poetry or fairytale, memoir, play, novel or song.
Martha believes that listening is one of our greatest tools for peace and equity. Being heard is a human right. Listen & Be Heard has been through many iterations as a unique open mic event, a publication, a cafe, a website, and a podcast/syndicated radio show. The premise has always been simply to listen and be heard, and to provide a platform for others to do the same. Martha believes that We the People are the network. Martha reads widely and is in a never-ending public conversation with writers around the globe, who she learns from and is inspired by.
