V. V. Ganeshananthan is a contemporary American author and journalist of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. She is best known for her 2023 novel, Brotherless Night, which centers around a young girl's mission to become a doctor during the Sri Lankan Civil War, even as the conflict complicates her relationships with her family, friends, and community. This historical fiction work won the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction as well as the Women's Prize in 2024.

Aside from fiction, Ganeshananthan is also a prolific journalist and essayist, contributing pieces to various publications such as The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Her writing often touches on topics related to war, diaspora, and the arts. Additionally, she serves as an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota's Creative Writing Program, where she mentors aspiring writers. With a keen interest in the craft of storytelling and a commitment to exploring the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of political conflict, Ganeshananthan has carved out a distinctive space in the contemporary literary landscape.