Robin Silbergleid

Robin Silbergleid is a Professor of English at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Letters. Her work bridges creative writing (poetry/creative nonfiction), 20th/21st century American literature, autotheory, and motherhood studies. She holds both a PhD and MFA, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches between critical analysis and creative practice.

Her research focuses on queer motherhood, reproductive loss, and the female body, reflected in publications like The Baby Book and Texas Girl. Current projects include Queer Mother Memoirs, an autotheoretical archive of contemporary maternal narratives.

Teaching specialties include creative writing workshops, women's literature, and seminars on motherhood/feminism. She collaborates with The ART of Infertility and IAMAS, addressing maternal health through art and scholarship.

Recent institutional contributions include HARP grants supporting humanities projects and mentoring award-winning students in creative arts.