Gungiah, Jennie: - Jennie Gungiah is the author of The Immigrant: Journey of Good Hope (2015) and Under
the Night Sky (2018). Jennie was born in South Africa and emigrated to The United
States with her husband and two children. She is a graduate of the University of South
Africa and later earned a master's degree and a specialist degree at Piedmont College.
She spent many years as a teacher serving children who were identified as gifted.
Jennie now spends her time as a writer. Although, her children are now adults, the
family remains a close knit one, often sharing many travelling adventures. Their beloved
Elle crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2023 but will always be a cherished memory to
Jennie and her family.