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June 1-2, 2024 • Saturday 10am - 7pm • Sunday 11am - 5pm
100 artists- juried and emerging, individuals and groups
Authors- books, story telling, book readings
In 2024 we are focusing on Indigenous Artists
Music, dance, hands on art projects...
Free Admission • Free Parking • Free Activities
Authors Tent
The Detroit area has some amazing authors. We're working to introduce them to you at the Palmer Park Art Fair. Most will be doing readings. We also have poets dropping in to entertain us.
Come see a variety of books in many genres. All will be happy to sign their work for you. A sampling of the books to expect is below.
Participating Authors
Non-Fiction
Cyrus
Tetteh
Only in Detroit" focuses on remarkable moments and people that make Detroit one of a kind. The 96-paged book features an array of exclusive, never-before-seen photographs, including intimate shots from the funeral of Motown Legend Aretha Franklin, rare glimpses of billionaire Mike Bloomberg during his 2018 visit to Detroit, heartwarming moments with Mary Wilson of the Supremes at the Brewster Projects where she grew up, and President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ visits to Detroit.
Children's
Endeah
Canty
The Magical Shell is a 3-times award-winning fun and enchanting storybook. Perfect for young readers with curious little minds and big imaginations. This captivating children’s book will transport kids into a magical world under the sea. This book follows a young boy, Johnny, who is known for his big imagination and fun adventures. On family beach day he discovers a large shell buried deep in the sand. He decides to look inside and whoosh!! He finds himself spiraling deep into the ocean and mingling with all the creatures under the sea. With beautiful illustrations, great educational facts, and the alluring mysteries of the shell, this book is sure to capture the hearts of readers everywhere.
Books and Scavenger Hunt
Leah
Ohmer
Adventure Crate features a unique book club and will be doing occasional readings during the show. See Leah for her popular Scavenger Hunt activity, designed to help younger attendees enjoy wandering the fair.
Childrens
Suzanne
Lipshaw
I Campaigned for Ice Cream is the upbeat, educational, and heartwarming true story of nine-year-old Josh who petitioned his local government to change an outdated law preventing ice cream trucks from driving through his town.
Poetry
Danni
Little
The inner workings of an untamed mind’ is a magical poetry book filled with a non cliche way about healing. A book that emphasizes how important emotional intelligence is & gives you time & space to heal in the best way for you.
Books & Art Making
Jonella
Mongo
Legacy of Literacy will be running an art project based on the puppets of Ashley Brown
Short Storied / Literature
Sarah
Cimarusti
Echolocation And Other Stories is an experimental coming of age collection of vignettes that explore the making of an identity, focusing on a scattered creative who moves and reinvent herself over a dozen times. Several stories were first published in small online literary magazines. This collection is Ferndale author Sarah Cimarusti’s first book.
Autobiography
Tony
Muggs
A self reflective, self deprecating and honest autobiography about the author, Tony Muggs life and passion for being a world class musician while also navigating being a stroke survivor. Tony grew up on the Eastside of Detroit and interweaves memories of his youth, meeting his best friend in high school with whom he forged an unbelievable friendship that turned into a lifelong journey on the Detroit music scene with his blues rock band, The Muggs. A story of perseverance and having the will to never give up and follow your dreams no matter what it takes.
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