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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Kit de Waal: We all want to give our kids 'the best of everything'.
VIDEO: Journalist Sami Hamdi held by ICE speaks after returning to UK
United States· 2025-11-14
Kit de Waal, chair of judges for the fiction award, praised The Safekeep as a classic in the making.
Yael van der Wouden wins for The Safekeep
United Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Kit de Waal is mentioned as an inspiration for Orlaine McDonald.
‘I felt a strong need to transcend that little working-class girl who had got herself up the duff’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-08
Kit de Waal is a prize-winning and bestselling author known for her advocacy for marginalized voices in literature.
‘You’ve got to be as good as Martin Scorsese’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
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.'
Roisín O’Donnell longlisted for £30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
