Camari - Typewriter Poet, Poetry Reading

Austin, TX

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Hi there! I am a poet and writer based in Austin, Texas. I provide the following services for events:

On-the-spot typewriter poetry party favors: your guests give me a phrase, word, or topic, and I will write a personalized poem that your guests can take home and have a lasting impression.

Poetry reading: I will read for up to 30 minutes on a theme for your event.

Writing workshops: journal writing, generative prompt-based writing, and more.

I would love to be a part of your next event! Feel free to ask me about my services.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Meredith S.

May 31, 2025
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Camari is fantastic!

I have only good things to say about Camari! I met her on the day of the event, and trusted the other reviews, and I am so glad I did.
1. Most importantly she did such a wonderful job creating personalize poems and connecting with guests.
2. Such a professional.
3. Great communication!
4. To top it off she dressed in the them of my event, which was a cherry on top.
5. And all around lovely person
All my guests were super excited about their poems and shared with me wonderful things about their experience with Camari. They were very impressed.

Hired as: Author


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Lauryn M.

December 15, 2022
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Lovely!

Camarie was lovely to work with and had a very cute set up and paper for the poems as well!

Hired as: Spoken Word Artist


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Sofia V.

February 25, 2022
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Such a great poet!

Camari did an excellent job performing her poet at St. Edward's University for our Black History Month Poetry Night. She was so engaged with the crowd of students and was a wonderful guest to have. We will always welcome her back with open arms.

Hired as: Spoken Word Artist

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Camari - Typewriter Poet, Poetry Reading

Thank you so much for having me. I felt very welcome and embraced. Miki was such a kind and helpful liaison. Sofia was very detailed throughout the booking process. The experience was delightful through and through. The students were also a joy to be around. I would love to come back.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

About

CAMARI CARTER HAWKINS is a poet, self-taught editor, poetry instructor, and author. Her first full-length collection, Death by Comb, released with World Stage Press in May 2016. Camari’s poems have appeared in: Rise: An Anthology of Power and Unity by Vagabond Press, The Best of The Poetry Salon (phone number hidden)8 Anthology, and elsewhere

Past booked events

May 2026

16

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

1:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Austin, TX

May 2025

30

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Austin, TX

December 2022

09

Friday

Corporate Event

7:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Austin, TX

February 2022

24

Thursday

School Assembly

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

Setup requirements

When booking, please make note if the event will take place indoors or outdoors. If the event space is large, I request a microphone for use.

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