Nikesh Shukla

  • Nikesh Shukla is a British author and editor of Indian descent.

  • He is best known for his work on immigrant experiences and racial issues in literature.

  • Shukla gained prominence for editing "The Good Immigrant," an anthology of essays by minority British writers, which became a critical and commercial success.

  • He followed this with "The Good Immigrant USA," extending the concept to American immigrant voices.

  • Shukla's own novels include "Coconut Unlimited" and "Meatspace." He is an advocate for diversity in publishing and has been instrumental in promoting underrepresented voices in literature.

  • Shukla's work often explores themes of identity, cultural belonging, and the complexities of being a person of color in Western society.

Books by Nikesh Shukla