10th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In

Celebrate Black History Month at Detroit Book City’s 10th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In on Sat. Feb. 21, 2026 from 12–5 PM at Developing K.I.D.S. – Village Hall in West Detroit. Enjoy FREE admission, meet 40+ independent Black authors, purchase autographed books for all ages and listen in on the National African American Read-In 2026. Meet the woman behind the First Lady of BMF – Dr. Tonesa Welch, LIVE in-person releasing her powerful, debut memoir ‘Black Mafia Queen’ at 2pm.