✨10th Annual A-A Family Book Expo & Read-In 2026 with Dr. Tonesa Welch

Detroit Book City is proud to present its 10th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2026, a milestone celebration dedicated to promoting, preserving, and sustaining literacy throughout Metro Detroit—while honoring the rich legacy of Black History. Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM at Developing K.I.D.S. – Village Hall, a state-of-the-art community facility located at 24230 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219. 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION with registered ticket! Join the Facebook Event page for daily updates & highlights: At this year's expo, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Tonesa Welch, the real-life inspiration behind the acclaimed BET+ biographical drama First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story, will appear as our Featured Guest Author selling her debut memoir, Black Mafia Queen: The Woman Behind the BMF Empire. 👉 RSVP to Pre-order & pick-up signed copy and reserved seat on event day! Meet and purchase autographed books from more than 40 talented independent authors, representing both adult and children’s literature across a wide range of genres. Discover powerful stories and valuable knowledge written through the lens of local and national Black voices. Families are strongly encouraged to attend! Bring your children to experience the joy of storytelling, develop a love for reading at an early age, and build home libraries filled with books to be treasured and shared for generations to come. ****2026 BOOK AUTHOR LINE-UP**** Tanya King, Yvette Daniels, David Watkins, Kenya Amora, LaJuana Jackson, Janai R. Shell, Jessica Mayfield-Ashwood, September Faison, Dr. Kelli Felder, Stephen Bynum, Maurice Jones, Little Swahili Balozis LLC, Dr. Keena Day, Andre Batts, Rated-M Wrote It, Tika McCoy, Donald E. Thomas, Jacqueline Lawson, Terrye Anne Stallings-Blevins, Alex Jon, Ursula McCray, Jeffrey Ford, Ramona Lyons, DAndre Herron, D. Leon Stokes, Autumn Finklea, Cella Renee. Javon B., Real Fashion Sisters (Dalise & Dalia), Trasand Wright, Lawriellle (KwanzaaMe), Renee Prewitt, Sparkle Roby, Craig E. Rush, Sandra Epps (Sandy's Land LLC), Leah Williams, Conversation Pieces and more!! Did we mention KIDZONE? Bring the kids because we're giving away free Black History silicone wristbands, 'I Pledge to Read' posters and lots of heritage coloring sheets. Be there...leave with an event SWAG Bag full of literacy resources!