Name: Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace
Start: 2026-05-02T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Main | Detroit Public Library

$Poetry Reading with De\u2019Ashia Wallace$

De’Ashia Wallace is a Detroit-based poet, author, and spoken word artist.
About this Event

De’Ashia Wallace is a Detroit-based poet, author, and spoken word artist whose work centers on healing, truth, and the unspoken realities of family, grief, and survival. Through powerful storytelling and emotionally driven performance, she transforms personal experiences into poetry that resonates deeply with audiences from all walks of life.

She is the author of The Hug I Wish I Gave You, a compelling collection that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the weight of words left unsaid. Her work creates space for reflection, connection, and emotional release, inviting readers and listeners to confront their own stories with honesty and courage.

De’Ashia’s performances are more than readings—they are experiences. Blending spoken word with real-life narrative, she engages audiences in a way that is both intimate and impactful, leaving a lasting impression long after the final line.