Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) is dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the rich culture surrounding it.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The creation of Bookfest was partly inspired by:

Detroit Bookfest Committee & Team

  • DBF/DFB, Communications
  • DJ Seven Whales                   Official Bookfest DJ
  • Lewis Boucher                       CPA/Accountant
  • Jim Charbonneau                 Website Creator & Tech Wizard
  • Larry Francis                         Minister of Bookmarks
  • George Hagenauer                Grants, Treasurer, Logistics
  • J.R. Junior                             Eastern Market Analyst & Security
  • Rabia Khan                           Outreach Coordinator & Social Media Analyst
  • Debbie Maciolek                   Photographer
  • Louie Meizlish                        Director of Public Relations & Media
  • Ryan M. Place                       Founder & Event Chairman
  • Rachel Quinlan                     Creative Director
  • Lauren Rautiola                    Cartographer & Project Manager
  • Paige Serra                            Attorney/ Legal Advisor
  • Eli Sparkman                        Operations
  • Lonni Thomas                       Eastern Market Manager
  • Geoff Walker                         Operations
  • Crystal Woods                       Director of Volunteering

Past members of DBF Committee:

  • Ed Clark                                 Event Ops & Hospitality
  • Francis Grunow          Urban Planner & Logistics

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