About

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

Jim Charbonneau      Website Creator & Tech Wizard

Ed Clark                        Volunteer Coordinator

George Hagenauer     Art & Comic Broker, Logistics, Retired Grassroots NPO Executive

J.R. Junior                    Eastern Market Analyst & Security

Rabia Khan                 Outreach Coordinator & Social Media Analyst

Louie Meizlish            Director of Public Relations & Media

Ryan M. Place             Founder & Event Chairman

Lauren Rautiola         Cartographer, Project Manager, Bookkeeper

Lonni Thomas            Eastern Market Manager

 

We are also graciously assisted by:

DFB/DBF                    Communications

DJ Seven Whales      Official Bookfest DJ

Larry Francis             Minister of Bookmarks

Rachel Quinlan         Creative Director

 

Past members of DBF Committee:

Francis Grunow          Urban Planner & Logistics

 

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