Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian-born American author, poet, and professor whose work bridges cultures and generations. She earned her B.A. from the University of Calcutta before emigrating to the United States, where she completed her master’s degree at Wright State University and went on to earn a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Known for her lyrical storytelling and richly drawn characters, Divakaruni often explores themes of immigration, identity, and the bonds of family and tradition. Her acclaimed novels, including The Mistress of Spices , Sister of My Heart , and The Palace of Illusions , have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film, stage, and television.
