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.

Leilani's debut novel Luster received significant attention at its publishing. Leilani's writing is influenced by her background as a visual artist, her life experiences, poetry, and a love of comic books and music. She has written for publications like Esquire, The Cut, and Vogue.