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
Ryan M. Place Founder & Event Chairman
Lonni Thomas Eastern Market Manager
Lauren Rautiola Event Cartographer, Project Manager, Bookkeeper
Louie Meizlish Director of Public Relations & Media
George Hagenauer Art & Comic Broker, Assorted Logistics
Francis Grunow Urban Planner
J.R. Junior Eastern Market Security
Jim Charbonneau Website Creator & Tech Wizard
Ed Clark Volunteer Coordinator
Rabia Khan Outreach Coordinator
We are also graciously assisted by:
DJ Seven Whales Official Bookfest DJ
Rachel Quinlan Creative Director
Larry Francis Minister of Bookmarks
DFB/DBF Communications
Detroit Festival of Books
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