The 3rd Annual Black Girl Book Fair: Press-Ons and Portraits in Detroit

Need a fresh set, a new book, or a Black therapist? You can get all 3 on July 12th! We’re pairing books with self-care again.
About this Event

Missed us last year? The Black Girl Book Fair is back for the third year in a row! This year is BIGGER. BETTER. BLKGRL.

• Enjoy a lazy Sunday where you'll get your copy of BLKGRL signed, a stress score, stress-relief from self-care workshops, and new books and self-care products from BLKGRL-owned businesses! It's going to be a much needed day of relaxation, discovering Black women authors, and healing with your homegirls. Must be 21+ or accompanied by a person 21+.

Book Signing and Q&A:

• by Candice McCoy
  

Workshops:

• BLKGRL Self-Portrait Workshop: Recreate the BLKGRL book cover with you as the main character
• Self-Care Workshop: Journaling sponsored by Girls Gotta Heal + Stress Score by lazy &Lit.
• Press-On Nails Workshop: Design your own set of press-ons

Other goodies:

• BLKGRL-Owned vendor market
• Wellness demos by Black therapists
• Chill station: Games, puzzles, silent reading, double-dutch
• Food and cocktails/mocktails available for purchase
• Fellow book lovin' attendees

Agenda:

Sunday, July 12th at The Congregation

• 2pm-2:40pm: Self-Care Workshop and Wellness Demo
• 2:40pm-3:10pm: BLKGRL Q&A & Book Signing with Candice McCoy
• 3:10pm-3:40pm: BLKGRL Self-Portrait Workshop
• 3:40pm-4:40pm: Press-On Nails Workshop
• 4:40pm-5pm: Last call for BLKGRL-Owned Vendor Market

Ticket tiers:

Not sure which ticket to choose?

• Choose the Friend Experience if you want to browse, reflect, and enjoy the fair at your own pace. The first 20 Friend Experience ticket holders will receive a copy of BLKGRL.
• Choose the Homegirl Experience if you want a fully immersive wellness experience, plus the BLKGRL Wellness Box. Spots are limited.

The BLKGRL Wellness Box includes:

• 1 Copy of BLKGRL
• 1 Edge brush that says “BLKGRL”
• 1 Ready-to-design press-ons full set
• Nail charms
• 1 Canvas
• 1 Pink paintbrush
• 1 Pair of pink under-eye patches
• 1 pair of Bamboo earrings
• Black girl bookish stickers
• 1 Mini pink mirror
• 1 Mini pink journal
• And more surprises!
• Color: Pink | Size: 12x9x6

This is an indoor and outdoor event. The BLKGRL Wellness Box orders will be packaged on a rolling basis, and shipping will start July 3rd. Get a separate copy of BLKGRL