Saraid de Silva

Saraid de Silva is a New Zealand-based writer of Sri Lankan and Irish descent. Her debut novel, "Amma", is a sweeping, multigenerational story that explores identity, belonging, and the enduring bonds of womanhood across cultures and continents. Drawing on her own mixed heritage, de Silva brings a deeply personal and lyrical voice to questions of diaspora and what it means to call a place home. A compelling new presence in contemporary fiction, she has been praised for her emotional depth and vivid storytelling. "Amma" marks the arrival of a bold and distinctive voice in literary fiction.