Novels:
* The Habesha (2004): A coming-of-age story about an Ethiopian immigrant navigating life in America.
* Ethiopian Register (2010): A collection of interwoven narratives about the lives of Ethiopians in America.
* Freshwater (2015): This novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the immigrant experience through the lives of three generations of women.
Short Story Collections:
* Heirs of the Revolution (2000): A collection of stories that showcase Teferi's unique perspective on the political and social landscape of Ethiopia.
Other Works:
* The School at the Edge of the World (2018): This is a children's book, co-authored with his daughter, that blends Teferi's Ethiopian heritage with his life in America.
Abebe Teferi's writing is often characterized by its lyrical prose, its exploration of complex themes, and its deep understanding of the immigrant experience. He is considered to be one of the most prominent contemporary Ethiopian-American writers.