Kit de Waal

Kit de Waal is a British author and former barrister, known for her debut novel 'My Name Is Leon,' which explores themes of family, race, and social justice. De Waal's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and compassionate storytelling.

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United Kingdom: Kit de Waal, chair of judges for the fiction award, praised The Safekeep as a classic in the making. 9

Yael Van Der Wouden Dr Rachel Clarke Kavita Puri

BBC: Yael van der Wouden wins for The Safekeep

Ireland: Kit de Waal is mentioned as an inspiration for Orlaine McDonald. 8

Orlaine Mcdonald Michaela Summer Livia Meriem Earl Jamz Supernova Zadie Smith Diana Evans Bernardine Evaristo Anne Enright Claire Kilroy

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I felt a strong need to transcend that little working-class girl who had got herself up the duff’ – The Irish Times

Ireland: Kit de Waal is a prize-winning and bestselling author known for her advocacy for marginalized voices in literature. 9

Martin Scorsese

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘You’ve got to be as good as Martin Scorsese’ – The Irish Times

Ireland: Kit de Waal, chair of judges, said: 'It has been an absolute honour to be immersed in so many utterly exhilarating and hugely imaginative books.' 9

Roisin O Donnell Kevin Power Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Elizabeth Strout Laila Lalami Diana Evans Bryony Gordon Deborah Joseph Amelia Warner

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Roisín O’Donnell longlisted for £30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction – The Irish Times