Allison Joseph is an American poet who was born in London, England and grew up between Toronto, Canada, and the Bronx. She is a graduate of Kenyon College and Indiana University, and now directs the masters of fine arts program in creative writing at Southern Illinois University.

Throughout her life, her work has been published numerous times, which includes nine books, with four others coming soon. Additionally, she has been recognized by numerous organizations for her contributions to poetry and outstanding community service in literature. Her works often include themes of family history, feminism, and racial identity intertwined with personal stories, inquires, and a humorous tone.

Alongside her professional duties as a writer and professor, Joseph participates and directs passion projects for the literacy community including overseeing the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Crab Orchard Review, as their editor, and is the director of Writers In Common, a writing conference for writers of all ages and experience levels.

Outside of her work, you can find her speaking at conferences and universities about her experiences and insights as a poet and author, all across the country, or participating in peer-reviewed journal articles.

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