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
Francis Grunow Urban Planner & Logistics
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
Detroit Festival of Books
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