Detroit Book City's 8th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2024 - National Council of Teachers of English

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Detroit Book City’s 8th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2024

February 17, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Detroit Book City’s 8th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2024! This event will be held on Sat. Feb. 17, 2024 from 12:30pm – 5pm at 8601 Woodward Ave. Detroit 48202 (at Pingree St.) Admission is FREE with Eventbrite ticket.  Be one of the first 100 adult arrivals, get a Free DBC 2024 Calendar!

This one-day family book event is hosted to promote, preserve and sustain literacy while celebrating the Heritage of Black History. Meet over 30 talented independent authors of adult & children’s books from across the country and purchase their autographed books! This is also a National African-American Read-In hosted event.  Come through to READ your excerpt from stories, poems & songs written by legendary African American authors starting at 1:00pm. Bring the Kids to get free cultural coloring sheets & goodie bags.  RSVP free tickets at https://AAExpo2024.eventbrite.com

Details

Date:
February 17, 2024
Time:
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
Website:
https://AAExpo2024.eventbrite.com

Organizer

Janeice R Haynes
Phone
248-993-3844
Email
janeice@detroitbookcity.com
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Venue

Historic People’s Community Church
8601 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202 United States
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Phone
313-871-4676
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