Kerry Young is a Jamaican author known for her novels that explore themes of identity, history, and culture. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and later moved to the United Kingdom. Young's writing often reflects her experiences and the complexities of Jamaican society, making her work relatable to both Jamaican and international audiences. Her notable works include Pao, which tells the story of a Chinese-Jamaican man navigating life in post-colonial Jamaica, and Gloria, a novel that delves into the life of a woman during the political turmoil of the 1970s. Young's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and vivid descriptions of Jamaican life.