Gerður Kristný (Gerður Kristný Guðjónsdóttir) is one of the most active writers on the Icelandic literary scene. She is mainly known for her poetry and children’s books, but also writes novels, plays and short stories. She often contributes to literary and social debate, where she displays an interest in feminism. Her ideas are also to be found in her poetry which contains elements of a woman’s quest for independence and self-discovery.