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Zadie Smith, born on October 25, 1975, in London, is an acclaimed British novelist. She is best known for her debut novel, "White Teeth" (2000), which received widespread critical praise and multiple awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Smith's writing often explores themes of cultural identity, race, and the immigrant experience in contemporary Britain. more Zadie Smith, born on October 25, 1975, in London, is an acclaimed British novelist. She is best known for her debut novel, "White Teeth" (2000), which received widespread critical praise and multiple awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Smith's writing often explores themes of cultural identity, race, and the immigrant experience in contemporary Britain. In 2005, she published "On Beauty," which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Orange Prize for Fiction. Another notable work is her 2012 novel, "NW," which captures the complexities of life in northwest London. A Professor of Fiction at New York University, Smith continues to contribute essays and short stories to various publications. less

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