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:
- Countless hours wandering John K. King Used & Rare Books
- Exercises & shenanigans in Larry Francis’ Room 219
- Frank Raines amazing Funk Night parties in Detroit
- Collectively banishing the Nain Rouge every year at the Marche du Nain Rouge
- and Detroit’s uncrushable fighting spirit
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
