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Raven Leilani
1990–
United States
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Biography
Raven Leilani Baptiste (born August 26, 1990) is an American writer who publishes under the name Raven Leilani. Her debut novel, Luster, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. In 2020, Leilani was named a "5 Under 35" Honoree by the National Book Foundation.
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