Host a BookUp! Literacy Day

Host a BOOKUP! Literacy Day
at your school, church or organization!

A one-day affair with books ALL can actually afford!

Detroit Book City has created a 'BookUp! Literacy Day' fostered for all to create a love for reading year round. Attendees have access to purchase a large selection of diverse culturally-rich titles, meet some dynamic local authors | storytellers and participate in several raffles & giveaways throughout the day!

Our BookUp! Literacy Day Program provides new books. Most books sell from $4.99 - $18.99 depending on book type and genre. We suggest you bring at least $10 spending money to shop. Or, ask about our "Book Bucks" program. Your organization purchases pre-paid "Book Bucks" in advance, min. $6. Your group individually cash-in the bucks for books on event day!

At the scheduled BookUp! Literacy Day, we set up 2-3 tables of culturally-rich, diverse books for sale, literacy resources, and lots of giveaways & treats If you would like to request specific titles, we can make that happen just give us 7 business days advance notice!

At every event, we give out FREE bookmarks to everyone who buy books. For youth groups, we bring heritage coloring sheets and/or affirmation posters that uplift READING! We also raffle off five Detroit Book City Tote Bags or Sportbags. Elementary students get a free copy of Brody's Read Aloud Tips to give to their parents on how to keep them engaged with reading all year round.

BOOKUP! Literacy Day ~ Hassle-Free!
*New relevant, timely books!
*Curated collection for students and adults
*Titles infant/toddlers, youth & adults
*Sponsored “Book-Bucks” pre-paid shopping!
*Free shopping bags & bookmarks!
*Free cultural heritage coloring sheets
*Free Reading Tip Sheet for parents & treats.
*1-2 volunteers needed to assist event day!
*We do not offer monetary commission.

BOOK FAIR ONLY - No Setup Fee! Browse & Shop Books only, plus up to 2 special guest Detroit indie children's authors sell their autographed titles. Raffle for 5 sport bag winners and special treat & bookmark to all student buyers.

FULL PROGRAM - All Day Book Fair (10am-3:30pm), 'Grandma Nanu Sparkle' Keynote, 2-3 Detroit indie children's authors w/story time, 5-7 book raffles, heritage coloring sheets/crayons or poster (depending on age group) & DBC bookmark to each student who purchase books. Over 300 in our local authors in our network. Sample schedule available at request.

**FREE - Book Sale ONLY (see above details)
**$295.00 - Full Program Fee 50 attendees
**$495.00 - Full Program Fee 100 attendees
(Ask about larger groups)

We ask parents to allow kids to bring min. $10 for shopping. Books include picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and cool writing/journal bookish sideline items.

BOOKING NOW!
March 2026

Email a letter of inquiry or Book Your Date here!
janeice@detroitbookcity.com

2026 Schedule

Wed. Feb. 25, 2026	Marion Law Academy, Detroit
Wed. March 4, 2026	Academy of Warren, Warren
Thurs. March 5, 2026	Vandenberg Elementary (South Redford)
Wed. March 11, 2026	Legacy Charter Academy, Detroit
Wed. March 12, 2026	UPrep Middle School, Detroit
Wed. March 18, 2026	Marion Law Academy, Detroit
Fri. March 20, 2026	Faxon Academy, Southfield
Wed. March 25, 2026	Geniuses On Board CDLC, Southfield