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2025 Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch Recap

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On June 21st, I got the opportunity to participate in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch hosted by the lovely Indigo Kerr who is the owner of Indigo Ink Illustrations. I was looking forward to this event so much and despite the early morning storms and heatwave (it was about 90 degrees Fahrenheit!). It is a celebration of Black literature, art, and community at the Juneteenth Book Fair & Brunch.

The Fair

The event was held at The Convent (located in Detroit) which was originally built in 1929 for the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, a primarily Polish order of Catholic nuns serving Transfiguration Church & School. As the number of nuns declined, the building eventually fell into disuse and disrepair. In 2022, it was revitalized and transformed into an art and wellness hub, providing private office and studio space for health and wellness practitioners, artists, and other creatives. It also offers spacious common areas for larger gatherings and events.

The food was catered by Jamaican Soul and had a delicious menu of Pancakes, Mac & Cheese, Yams, and Fried Chicken for brunch! It was so delicious. There was also Danishes and a cake provided by Indigo as well.

I had such a great time vending at the fair and chatting with attendees at my table. The atmosphere was lively (with a great music playlist I was dancing to non-stop the whole time)! Everyone was very friendly and we had a lot of foot traffic despite the weather. I also got to raffle some Blind Date with a Books to customers which added another layer of fun.

The Vendors

  • Indigo Kerr and I
  • Indigo Ink Illustrations
  • Beebee’s Creations
  • Jade Aurora
  • Sugary Symbiote
  • Manga & Mo

(Slideshow above)

Indigo Ink Illustrations: Detroit Illustrator & Designer

Bee Bee’s Creations: Made to order Crochet shop

Jade Aurora: Author & Artist

Sugary Symbiote: Cryptid cuties and Kawaii style items

Manga & Mo: Shop sells all things anime that includes: manga, art books and anime merchandise

Please check out these shops (link provided above) and all of the wonderful things they have to offer!

I had such a great time at this event and am so grateful for all of the people that stopped by my table and purchased a book! This book is my baby and it means so much to me to be able to share my stories with other readers.

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