Kuba Shand-Baptiste is an award-winning author, journalist and podcast host whose work is interested in identity, human connection and social justice.

Soon Come, her debut novel, published by Dialogue Books, will be out in September 2025.

Her writing examines motives with nuance and offers neglected perspectives. She draws on experiences growing up in North-West London as a British-Caribbean person.

Kuba’s work – including essays, features and poetry – has been featured in numerous publications, earning widespread acclaim. 

She is an engaging public speaker who has participated in panel discussions, lectures and radio shows as well as podcasts.