Detroit Book City

10/10/2026

🍁🎉Detroit Book City continues the 'Author Spotlight' for October’s National 📖 Book Month! Meet Winona L. Thomas… an inspirational healing & personal development author, Certified Professional Life and Author Coach and founder of Kiras Publishing LLC. Through her books, she encourages readers to embrace self-acceptance, find inner peace, strengthen their faith and pursue personal growth. Her work offers inspiration for anyone seeking healing, renewed strength and a more peaceful life. 🦋📚https://detroitbookcity.live/author-winona-l-thomas 🔗Discover Detroit Black Indie Authors year-round at DetroitBookCity.live/indie-authors

10/08/2026

🎉Bring Nanu Sparkle To Your School! We're offering three seasonal 📖 literacy experiences for K-3rd graders during the month(s) of October, November & December 2026. Our BookUp! Day.... a simple way to bring culturally rich books, storytelling & interactive literacy activities directly into your classroom. We challenge K-3rd students to discover the joy of reading!

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10/06/2026

🎉SAVE THE DATE! The excitement is building up for Detroit Book City’s 11th Annual African-American Family📖Book Expo & Read-In 2027! We’re thrilled with the amazing lineup of Black indie author/exhibitors thus far and can’t wait for readers to discover them and shop for the entire family. Admission is FREE! RSVP today and bring your family and friends! https://AAExpo2027.eventbrite.com

****2027 AUTHOR SHOWCASE****
Featured Guest Author✨Kelly J. Baptist✨
Michigan’s NAACP Image Award-nominated…Author(s)Tawana Petty, Shalanda Williams, T.A. Moorman, Ursula McCray, September Faison, Donald Thomas, Kenya Amora, Winona Thomas, Dr. Kajon Franklin, Frank Zaaqan Jordan, Jenai Whitmore, Nicole Montez, Andrea Hill, Pam Crump, Michael Wynn, Lauren Brooks, RL Clark, Terrye Blevins, DeQuindra Renea, David Waktins, Maurice Jones, TyEsha Willis, Yvette Daniels, Craig E. Rush, Apostle Paula L. Hester...
Indie Author Registration is still open! Apply at https://forms.gle/3pNspXxgRAppRtcH6

10/04/2026

🍁 🎯Banned Books Week 2026 reminds us of the importance of access to books and the freedom to seek information. This year's official theme is: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” At Detroit Book City, we're using this week to shine a light on physical & audio books that face challenges or censorship attempts. Don’t just talk about the books, read them for yourself. Get 15% OFF physical books: https://bookshop.org/lists/2026-banned-books-15-off Peruse the audio book playlist https://libro.fm/playlists/10523

10/03/2026

🍁🎉Detroit Book City turns the spotlight on local indie authors for October’s National 📖 Book Month! This month, get ready to discover some amazing authors and what inspired their work. Meet D. Leon Stokes…an author, musician and retired executive whose books will help you gain real-life wisdom and inspire you to live life with full purpose! He shares powerful life lessons that he learned from his dad growing up. https://detroitbookcity.live/author-d-leon-stokes 🔗Discover Detroit Black Indie Authors at DetroitBookCity.live/indie-authors

10/02/2026

⁉ 📖 What happens when a book becomes controversial? People talk about it. People debate it. People challenge it. And sometimes, access to it is restricted. Every story gives us an opportunity to learn, question, discuss, discover and understand complex issues. Readers have the right to decide what they think for themselves. What Black book has changed the way YOU see the world? Tell us below. 👇🏾 Banned Books Week is held this year October 4–10, 2026. https://bookshop.org/lists/banned-challenged-books-set-books-free

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

🎯 Authors – Last Call! 🔥The $75 Early Bird ends tomorrow, Sept. 30th at midnight! We can’t wait to amplify YOU this February during our historic 11th-year celebration — continuing more than a decade… inspiring readers of all ages. If you are serious about getting them in front of avid readers and selling your 📖 books, secure your spot. 👉🏾 https://AAExpo2027.eventbrite.com – 11 YEARS. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES. BLACK LITERATURE.

09/22/2026

📻⌛️🎈Looking to own a piece of history for September is Black Reading Month? If you’re passionate about preserving Black culture and history, you’ll love this exclusive collection of vintage Ebony magazines from the 1960’s-70’s. These original issues highlight trailblazers, style, politics and powerful stories that shaped a generation. From Richard Roundtree in Shaft in Africa to Freda Payne’s iconic swimsuit cover…these issues feature Black lawmakers, natural hair care and more! Every issue ships free within the U.S! Tap the link to shop and claim your piece of Black history today https://www.detroitbookcity.live or, text us direct 248.993.3844