Nadiya Hussain

Who she is: 

Nadiya Hussain won The Great British Bake Off in 2015. She then became a beloved author and TV host. She writes kid-friendly baking books that pair stories with doable recipes. Her shows and books welcome families into the kitchen with warmth and humor. She represents a modern, inclusive vision of who gets to lead in the food industry.

 

Why she matters: 

Hussain makes baking feel accessible, approachable, and achievable for new cooks. She shows how food can carry culture and kindness to the table. By blending reading with cooking, she sneaks in literacy and math while building the confidence of aspiring chefs. Families see themselves in her kitchen—and that matters.