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Detroit Book City African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2025

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/temmuzcan

Location

Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center

10 Pitkin St.

Highland Park, MI 48203

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Description

This 9th annual expo features book discussions, kids activities, meet-and-greets with Black authors and more. The first 100 adults receive a swag bag.

Event cost: Free/admission, fees apply for items on sale

Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 22, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbcs-9th-annual-african-american-family-book-expo-read-in-2025-tickets-1100916243119?aff=erelexpmlt

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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