Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi is a British author and former journalist known for work with The Guardian and The Observer.

Huma Qureshi is a British author and former journalist who writes memoir, fiction, and short stories. Before turning to books she was a reporter for The Guardian and The Observer.

What it is

Huma Qureshi is a British author and former journalist. She worked as a reporter for The Guardian and The Observer before becoming a freelance writer and publishing books that span memoir, fiction, and short stories. She also teaches creative writing through workshops and online courses.

Why it matters

Qureshi’s work — particularly her first book, In Spite of Oceans: Migrant Voices — speaks to themes of migration, identity, and belonging that resonate with Canadian readers interested in South Asian diaspora writing. Her awards, including the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, mark her as a notable voice in contemporary British literature.

Key details

Her books include In Spite of Oceans (2014), How We Met: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventures, Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love, and Playing Games. She won the John C Laurence Award for In Spite of Oceans and the 2020 Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize. She continues to write and teach creative writing.