Jael Silliman Author

Jael Silliman, born into the Baghdadi Jewish community of Calcutta, was educated at Wellesley College, Harvard University, and the University of Texas. She received her doctoral degree in international education at Columbia University. Her publications include the novel The Teak Almirah and two collaborative works with photographer Mala Mukherjee—Where Gods Reside: Sacred Places of Kolkata and ADDA! The College Street Coffee House.