Allison Mei-Li is an author, poet, and mother based in Ventura County, CA. Known for her tender and honest writing style, Allison views poetry as a way to “go first,” offering language for the universal experiences we often carry quietly. A poetry reader at The Turning Leaf Journal, she also hosts creative gatherings for women. Her work has been featured in Rust & Moth, Coffee + Crumbs, MER Literary, and others.
Allison’s debut collection, A History of Holding, is now available!
A HISTORY OF HOLDING
POEMS ON MOTHERHOOD
A History of Holding is an intimate poetry collection about the complexity of motherhood—how it cracks you open and rebuilds you from the inside out. Through lyrical, unflinching poems, Allison Mei-Li explores what it means to be a human while raising one: the ache of exhaustion, the wonder of small moments, and the way time bends and blurs.
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WRITING
Poems, book reviews, & articles published in Only Poems, Rust & Moth, Coffee + Crumbs, and more.
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EVENTS
Learn about upcoming events and creative offerings, both in person and online.
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NEWSLETTER
From the writing desk—reflections on the creative process, publishing, and how we can build meaningful communities.
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SHOP
A selection of totes, prints, and gifts designed by Allison.