About Bloom & Verse
Our Mission
At Bloom & Verse, we engage in healing work through
the transformative power of literature.
Centering the work of Black, Indigenous, and people of color,
we curate empowering narratives that
serve as catalysts for self-discovery and growth.
This is a non-clinical, community centered option
that strives to be inclusive to all people.
Our CEO and Founder
Tracey's passion for literature defines her personal life and continues to
shape her professional path. She's touched countless lives over the years
as a writer, teacher and advocate for both wellness and literacy.
Tracey's belief in literature as a tool for liberation, growth and healing
extends beyond the classroom. She was inspired
to learn more about wellness and advocacy while supporting a close
family member coping with mental health challenges.
Through Bloom and Verse, she hopes to help more people access,
engage and experience the power of literature.
Tracey holds a BA in English, an MFA in Creative Writing and a
Healing Centered Engagement Practitioner Certificate. She's completed advocacy training with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness),
the California Black Women's Health Project, and Flourish Agenda.
Our Services
We believe in the therapeutic potential of storytelling, offering a safe space for exploration, reflection, and connection. Through personalized sessions and/or community healing sessions and workshops, we aspire to
uplift and inspire, one captivating page at a time.
Boost your personal growth and wellness journey
Curated Reading List
Curated Reading List
Curated Reading List
The Curated Reading List service provides carefully selected books to enhance persoanl growth, emotional wellness, and self-care. Elevate your well-being, relieve stress and cultivate wisdom with expertly chosen reading materials.
Workshop Offerings
Curated Reading List
Curated Reading List
Our workshops provide a shared space where participants can connect
and explore beyond reading for enjoyment. Together, we'll
engage with texts to identify emotions, reflect on common experiences,
and find healthy ways to express or react.
- Graphic Medicine Workshops
- designed for high school age participants
- participants explore a graphic novel
- topics explored: identity, body image, sexuality, grief & loss, mental health, stress, and coming of age
- Textual Healing Workshops
- designed for adults
- participants will explore novel excerpts, short stories or poetry
- topics explored: life transitions, friendship, community, self-care, joy, relationships, loss/grief, and illness