Good Morning Means I Love You: Kendra Allen in conversation with Kelsey L. Smoot

Join us for "Good Morning Means I Love You," an engaging in-person and virtual event featuring Kendra Allen in conversation with Kelsey L. Smoot, hosted at Charis Books and streamed on Crowdcast. This free event celebrates Allen's debut novel, which intricately explores love, partnership, motherhood, and the pursuit of freedom through the eyes of a Texan woman named Rae, who navigates her unconventional family dynamics with two male partners and their children, Morning and Night. Over the course of a year full of unexpected joys and heartbreaking challenges, Rae learns profound lessons about the fleeting nature of life and family.

Kendra Allen, an accomplished author known for her memoir "Fruit Punch" and various poetic and essay collections, uses bold and poetic prose to redefine expectations and depict a vivid portrait of intimacy. Her conversation partner, Dr. Kelsey L. Smoot, is a gender theorist and poet acclaimed for his autoethnographic insights into the sociopolitical landscape of the U.S.

The event, free for all attendees, encourages donations to support Charis Circle’s non-profit programming. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, ASL interpretation upon request, and guidelines to ensure a safe experience, including mandatory face masks. For virtual attendees, registration is required. Your engagement in this event promotes a harassment-free atmosphere for all. Join us to celebrate literature and community!