Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author and poet known for exploring themes of the Indian experience, immigration, and women's stories.

Her work has been widely published and translated into 29 languages.

Born in India, she moved to the United States in 1976 and earned advanced degrees in English.

Divakaruni teaches creative writing at the University of Houston and is involved with organizations supporting South Asian women and children's education.

Several of her books have been adapted for film and television.

She has judged prestigious literary awards and continues to write novels for adults and children, drawing inspiration from her multicultural experiences.