Imali J. Abala

Dr. Imali J. Abala is a Professor of English at Ohio Dominican University, where she teaches courses in Freshman Writing, World Literature, African Literature, and Literature of American Diversity. Her research and creative work intersect with African and African American studies, focusing on poetry and literature that amplify marginalized voices.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, Ohio State University
• M.A. in English, Ohio State University
• M.A. in African American and African Studies, Ohio State University
• B.A., Wilmington College

Research Interests:

• Specializes in African Literature and its diasporic connections
• Engages with themes of gender, identity, and cultural heritage
• Active in creative writing, including poetry and short stories
• Explores the intersection of postcolonial theory and literary expression
• Contributes to anthologies addressing African women's experiences
• Developing a children's book series and a collection of short stories

Publications:

• Drum Bits of Terror
• A Fallen Citadel and Other Poems
• The Dilemma of Jahenda the Teenage Mother
• The Disinherited
• Move on, Trufosa

These works appear in anthologies such as A Thousand Voices Rising, African Women in Motion: Gender and the New African Diaspora in the United States, and Reflections: An Anthology of New Work by African Women Poets.