Nora Keita Jemisin, known professionally as N. K. Jemisin, is a distinguished American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her creative narrative encompasses an array of themes, particularly highlighting cultural conflict and oppression. Jemisin's literary journey embarked with her debut novel, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, which along with the rest of her Inheritance Trilogy garnered widespread praise and recognition.

Jemisin's monumental achievements include winning the Hugo Award for Best Novel three years in a row, a historic feat that underscores her extraordinary talent. This accolade celebrated her groundbreaking Broken Earth series, which consists of The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky. Her unparalleled success also includes a Hugo Award for Best Novelette in 2020 for Emergency Skin. Beyond the realm of awards, Jemisin's prowess was further acknowledged when she was honored with the MacArthur Fellows Program Genius Grant in the same year.