Description: (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer Known for Her 'Inheritance' Trilogy)
N. K. Jemisin is a highly regarded American author of science fiction and fantasy, recognized for her exploration of themes related to cultural conflict and oppression in her writing. Her first novel, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, and the following books in the Inheritance Trilogy received widespread critical acclaim. Jemisin has been honored with several awards, such as the Locus Award and multiple Hugo Awards, achieving the unique distinction of being the first writer to win Best Novel in three consecutive years. Additionally, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellows Program Genius Grant in 2020.