Sami Schalk

About the Author

Sami Schalk is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges literary criticism, disability studies, and intersectional feminism. As an Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she explores how speculative fiction reimagines bodies, identities, and social structures through the lens of Black women's narratives. Drawing from her expertise in African American literature and cultural studies, Schalk challenges conventional boundaries, highlighting the intersections of (dis)ability, race, and gender in imaginative worlds. Her insightful analyses not only illuminate underrepresented voices but also provoke readers to reconsider embodiment and power in both fiction and reality, making her a vital contributor to contemporary literary discourse.