Part 1
It’s a party! Celebrate our chaotic, but successful, 2025-2026 year of new adventures.
Hakim is an OG L A Street Poet, an editor & publisher of books, chapbooks & ’zines. Longtime featured poet in Los Angeles, he currently is working on starting Featured Readings in Vallejo & Benicia. He is currently being considered for Poet Laureate of Benicia.
Hakim’s presentation will cover Poetry in its many forms. He will discuss self-publishing and will explore the fascinating adventure of taking things in your own hands.
ATTENDEES WILL BE SHOWN:
- The history of modern chapbooks
- Layout, structure, working with printers
- Promoting your work
- The limitations of online publishing platforms
SCHEDULE
- 9:30 – Sign-in table opens
- 10:00 – Celebrate our year together!
- 11:00 – Feature Presentation
- 12:00 – Meeting Ends
Stay after the meeting until 1:30 for optional events. Meeting attendance is required to participate in optional activities.
COST
Members: $15.00 ($20.00 after June 6th)
Guests: $20.00
Pay online when you register or cash/check at the door.
