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.
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, California teaching credential 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
Workshop Offerings
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
Civic Wellness for Teens
- designed for high school age participants
- topics explored: banned books, broken systems, liberation
- these workshops provide young people with the tools to not only understand what’s happening in America—but to dream and build what comes next
Digital Wellness for Teens and Parents
- designed for high school age participants and parents of teens
- participants explore the connection between literacy and technology
- topics explored: digital wellness, digital detox, and raising critical thinkers
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
Curated Reading List
At Bloom & Verse, we believe in the power of stories to support your liberation, personal growth and well-being. Our curated reading lists are thoughtfully designed to meet your unique emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.
Whether you're looking to:
*Escape the chaos of daily life
*Support your emotional wellness
*Reflect on something that’s been weighing on you
*Or simply reconnect with yourself—
—we're here to guide your journey.
We take the time to understand your goals and match you with the right books for reflection, growth, and liberation. We also offer one-on-one developmental bibliotherapy sessions where you can unpack the text with a facilitator, explore what resonates, and discover deeper insight. Start your journey with us today. Your next chapter begins here.