Kiran Desai is an Indian author known for her insightful novels that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. She was born on September 24, 1971, in New Delhi, India, and is the daughter of renowned writer Anita Desai. Kiran gained international recognition for her second novel, The Inheritance of Loss, which won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2006. Desai's writing often reflects her multicultural background, as she spent part of her life in both India and the United States. Her works, including Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard and The Inheritance of Loss, have been praised for their lyrical prose and deep character development, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.