UPCOMING EVENTS
Book Signing in Oxnard, CA
Join Allison at Oxnard’s local author showcase on April 18, 2026, at 1 p.m., for an opportunity to meet local authors and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers!
For all ages. Books available for purchase and signing.
Book Signing in Thousand Oaks, CA
Join Allison at The Open Book in Thousand Oaks for a book signing! She’ll also have poem prints, bookmarks, and other swag!
Location: 556 W Hillcrest Dr @ The Oaks Mall
Mother's Day Sound Bath + Poetry Reading
Come celebrate motherhood with us! Lay back, close your eyes, and let sound wash over you as we blend motherhood poetry with a meditative sound bath.
Mother’s Day Poetry Reading + Author Q&A
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a free community event hosted by Moonstone & Mist Bookshop at the Fair Trade Long Beach gift shop. Join poet Allison Mei-Li for a reading from her book, A History of Holding: Poems on Motherhood, followed by a conversation on motherhood, creativity, and identity.
EXPRESSING MOTHERHOOD
Expressing Motherhood celebrates the creative outlet of spoken word, written word and video as a way to communicate the effects of motherhood on all of us.
Tickets may be purchased here: https://expressingmotherhood.com/events/list/
Friendsgiving For The Poets
A virtual gathering for poets and poetry lovers. Register at https://luma.com/nkrsoll9
Unveiled
Join us for an evening filled with poetry at Open Door Studios. Poetry on display and performances by local poets.
Soften: A Poetry Sound Bath
Camarillo, CA
As summer comes to an end, let us gather to soften.
Held: A Poetry Reading & Sound Bath
Camarillo, CA
Join us for a candle-lit evening in celebration of motherhood.