Name: BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry featuring Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland
Start: 2026-05-15T00:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-15T00:15:00.000Z
Location: BookWoman

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BookWoman's monthly poetry series brings local voices to the microphone. This month, Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland share their work in an intimate setting at the beloved feminist and LGBTQ+ bookstore. A chance to hear powerful writing, connect with the community, and support independent queer space.

BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry featuring Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland

On Thursday, May 14th at 7:15 PM, BookWoman's monthly poetry series brings local voices to the microphone. This month, Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland share their work in a...

BookWoman's monthly poetry series brings local voices to the microphone. This month, Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland share their work in an intimate setting at the beloved feminist and LGBTQ+ bookst...

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BookWoman is an independent feminist and LGBTQA+ bookstore located in Austin, Texas, celebrating over 50 years of community service. The store specializes in curated selections of trans, non-binary, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ literature, alongside banned books and progressive titles across all genres. BookWoman hosts community events, maintains a mask-required policy for patron safety, and actively supports feminist and queer voices through its extensive inventory and advocacy work.

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