readings & events

I’m available for select readings, storytime gatherings, bookstore events, school visits, library appearances, and thoughtful community events centered on storytelling, imagination, emotional learning, and meaningful conversations.

These gatherings are designed to feel warm, engaging, reflective, and welcoming — creating space for curiosity, connection, wonder, and thoughtful dialogue across all ages.

upcoming events - coming soon

readings, school visits, and community gatherings will be announced here.

Children’s Readings & School Visits

Through The Kingdom of Me series, children are invited into gentle story worlds exploring emotional awareness, kindness, courage, self-trust, imagination, and inner wisdom.

Readings may include:

  • interactive storytime experiences

  • emotional learning themes

  • thoughtful discussion

  • creative reflection

  • question-and-answer time

  • themed classroom or library visits

These gatherings are designed to encourage curiosity, emotional connection, and a deeper trust in the wisdom children already carry within themselves.

Adult Readings & Reflective Gatherings

Readings from the Soft Power Series explore themes of emotional resilience, change, self-awareness, remembrance, relationships, and the quieter forms of human strength.

Gatherings may include:

  • author readings

  • reflective conversations

  • bookstore and community events

  • audience discussion

  • literary gatherings

  • themed conversations around emotional intelligence and personal reflection

Each gathering is shaped thoughtfully to suit the setting, audience, and intention of the event.

spaces for stories, reflection, imagination, and connection

Events and invitations are offered selectively and based on availability. School visits, libraries, bookstores, festivals, podcasts, community gatherings, and collaborative events are warmly welcome.

A Gentle Note
Reach Out

If you’re interested in hosting a reading, event, school visit, or gathering, you’re invited to reach out with a few details about your space, audience, or vision for the event.

© 2026 Elaine Hayoz.
Words tend to wander.