UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS
Troy Women’s Association - Elf Shelf
Elf Shelf is the Troy Women's Association's main fund raising project. This annual event has become one of the largest and most popular of its kind in southeastern Michigan. The Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Troy High School. The revenue from the show allows TWA to serve the needs of our community in many ways including:
Local area civic and charitable organizations
Troy schools projects
Regional youth organizations
Scholarships for local high school and adult women
Elf Shelf features 200 booths of crafters who make a variety of handcrafted items. Crafters must complete an application form and be juried to be accepted for the show. Refer to the documents below for more information including jury requirements.
POP OF INDIE - Dickinson Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Orion Women's Advent Brunch
You are warmly invited to a special morning of encouragement, reflection, and celebration of the true meaning of the Advent season. This is a beautiful opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and refocus on the hope and peace.
Before and after the program, take some time to shop with local vendors for unique holiday gifts.
Registration is required
Schuler Books - West Bloomfield Location
Author Read
Bring the kids for an afternoon of fun, stories, and crafts as we explore themes of kindness, courage, and forgiveness.
📚 We’ll be reading I Grew Very Brave and debuting the newest book, The Best Friend Crew — a heartwarming story about bullying, friendship, and finding the courage to forgive.
🖍️ After storytime, stick around for themed crafts and activities your little ones will love.
✨ I can’t wait to see you there!
Free Registration Required Click on the link below
Free Registration Required Click link below:
POP OF INDIE - Havel Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
POP OF INDIE - Pembroke Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Local School Visit - Utica School District
I’d love to visit your class and share the love of reading with your students!
If you’re interested in having us come for a visit please click on the link :
POP OF INDIE - Burr Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
POP OF INDIE - Roberts Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Heritage Vintage Market - Merry & Bright
Get ready for Merry And Bright at the Heritage Christmas Market! Join us on November 22nd 2025 at Kerns Pavilion in Frankenmuth, MI for a festive celebration in the heart of Michigan's Christmas Capital.
Experience a magical holiday atmosphere as you explore an array of holiday-themed vendors offering unique gifts, decorations, and treats. Enjoy festive food and drinks, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit.
Bring the kiddos and even Fur babies for a FREE photo with Santa!
Make this holiday season one to remember by attending the Heritage Christmas Market. This event is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to get into the holiday mood.
Admission
$5.00 Each. Children 12 and under free
Macray Holiday Bazaar
🎄 Macray Harbor Holiday Bazaar – Vendor Call! 🎄
We’re decking the halls at Macray Habor, join us for our annual Holiday Bazaar!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Macray Harbor
Royal Park Hotel
✨ Join me for a Magical Evening at the Royal Park Hotel! ✨
Come explore a wonderful selection of local vendors and enjoy a night of shopping in a beautiful setting. Stop by my table to discover charming children's books that will delight your little ones! 📚✨
I’d love to see you there and share some special stories!
41st Annual Christmas in Clawson Craft Show
Join us for the 41st Annual Christmas Craft Show featuring:
150+ Juried Artists and Crafters
Bake Sale
Raffle and 50/50
Lunch, Snacks and Drinks
Kids 13 & under are Free
Visit Santa 12-2pm
Hope to see you there!
Fall Holiday Craft Show - Dakota Boosters
Please join us for our highly anticipated 29th Annual Fall Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 1, 2025!
Over 250 crafters will be on hand to make your holiday shopping/home decorating easy! Rest your feet at our expanded cafeteria area, and enter our basket raffle drawings with items donated by our vendors.
Make a day with friends and family to celebrate the start of the season and enjoy all our show has to offer!
Admission is $3. No strollers, please!
Smetanka Fall Spectacular Craft Show
Join us for a Spring Craft Show featuring many crafty, unique, and talented vendors.
Hope to see you there!
Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe
Book Reading and Signing
Join me for a special author visit at Corander's Children's Bookshoppe, a charming spot featuring a beautiful café and delightful spaces where children can explore and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of books.
Bring the kids for an afternoon of fun, stories, and a reading of I Grew Very Brave, along with crafts. I can’t wait to see you there!
Free Registration Required Click link below:
Mother Handsome - Falloween Market
Join Great Lakes Artisan Markets at Mother Handsome + Dog & Pony Show in Oak Park for a festive Falloween-themed shopping event! Enjoy incredible food and drinks while browsing a curated selection of locally made goods from talented artisans. From cozy autumn essentials to spooky seasonal finds, you’ll discover unique treasures perfect for celebrating the season. Come sip, shop, and savor all things fall with us!
Hope to see you there!
POP OF INDIE - Harlan Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Liv a Little at Home Fall Bash
You’re invited to our Fall Bash!
October 11th from 10am-4pm
Hand-lettered pumpkins + custom tags
Shop with local vendors
Local author + book signings
Cozy fall photo booth
Free tote for the first 15 customers
Refreshing lemonade on us!
Gather your friends, sip, shop, and soak in all the fall vibes We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
58316 Main St., New Haven, MI 48048
RSVP to our Fall Bash on October 11th: https://facebook.com/events/s/liv-a-little-at-home-fall-bash/1041632494447078/
Ford House - Harvest Day
Ford House - Harvest Day
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Cost:
Friend of Ford House Adult: $8
Friend of Ford House Child (ages 3-12): $8
Public Adult: $10
Public Child (ages 3-12): $10
Child (ages 0-3): Free
Place: Ford House Edsel and Eleanor
1100 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
About this event
Welcome the vibrant colors and crisp autumn air at Ford House’s annual Harvest Day! Nestled within the historic grounds, this beloved celebration invites you to enjoy a day full of seasonal delights and timeless traditions.
Savor fresh cider and donuts as you explore our bustling fall market, filled with unique goods from local vendors. Families can enjoy the petting zoo, and children can hop on a horse or pony ride and get creative with face painting. Test your skills with classic lawn games or take a leisurely stroll through the first floor of the Main Residence. Unwind with a refreshing drink in our beer garden in the charming Garage courtyard—perfect for adults to relax while soaking in the autumn atmosphere.
Gather your loved ones and experience the warmth and joy of the fall season at Ford House’s Harvest Day! 🍂
Down on the Farm Fest
Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on activities like climbing on real tractors, scaling the giant hay pyramid, rolling strikes in pumpkin bowling, and trying your hand at punkin’ chunkin’ ($5). Kids will love meeting furry friends in the petting zoo, while grownups can sip on farm-fresh specialty cocktails crafted just for the festival. PLUS:
Live Music
Lawn Games & Sack Races
Donuts & Cider
Fall Photo Ops
Make and Takes
Costume Contest
West Bloomfield Library Author Visit
West Bloomfield Local Author Fair
Come visit Love & Other books for a free reading of I Grew Very Brave and craft time.
I can’t wait to meet you and share this heartwarming story of friendship, bravery, and kindness.
Join us for:
A Read-aloud of I Grew Very Brave
A fun craft activity
An Interactive Bradley Bear Hunt Adventure!
Michigan State Fair-Local Author Reading and Craft
🎉 Join Us at the Michigan State Fair! 🎉
Get ready for a fun-filled experience. This exciting event at the Michigan State Fair will feature a special reading of the book, I Grew Very Brave by a creative craft activity for kids to enjoy!
In I Grew Very Brave, young readers will explore the courage it takes to face their fears and step out of their comfort zone — and now they’ll get the chance to bring that bravery to life through a hands-on craft that’s sure to spark their imagination!
👶 Perfect for kids of all ages
🎨 Fun, interactive craft time
📚 Book reading and Q&A with the author
✨ Meet-and-greet opportunities
Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to spark creativity, courage, and connection at the fair. We can’t wait to see you there!
Willow Greenhouse - Farewell Summer Fest
Willow Greenhouse - Farewell Summer Fest
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Place: Ford House Edsel and Eleanor
7839 Curtis Rd, Northville, MI 48168
About this event
Get the most out of your final weeks of summer for a day of summer fun
Water activities available
Food trucks, Artisan Vendor Market, Games, Bounce House, Family Fun
Summer Exclusive Savings
A Pop of Indie Summer Camp - Picture Book Creation (GR 1-5)
A Pop of Indie Summer Camp
Date: Monday, July 28- Friday, Aug 1
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Tuition: $175, Material cost: $25
Place: Berkshire Middle School
21707 W 14 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Registration Closes on Monday July 28th at 12am
Join local kid-lit authors from A Pop of Indie for a week-long course on creating and publishing children's books. Best suited for 1st to 5th grade students, this course will introduce kids to the world of writing picture books. The goal of this class will be to engage and enlighten students in the writing and illustration process. Throughout the week, they will learn the brainstorming, story drafting and editing processes, and the illustration and character development part of picture books. With author Q&A's, crafts, writing activities, and story time sessions during the week, students get to learn firsthand from published authors on how to create stories that have a lasting impression. There is a story time celebration for parents to attend at the end of the week where students get to showcase their newly created picture books. The camp price includes all supplies and materials necessary for creating their very own picture. Campers should bring a snack, a water bottle, and their imagination.
Sterling Fest Author Book Fair
The 2025 Local Author Book Sale will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the sidewalk alongside the Sterling Heights Public Library. Come out to talk with over 50 local authors, get a peek at their work and purchase autographed books!
Detroit Festival of Books 2025
Detroit Festival of Books 2025
July 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Eastern Market Shed 5, Detroit
FREE entry!
That’s right, no entry fees!
This event is FREE and open to the GENERAL PUBLIC.
What is the Detroit Festival of Books?
The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan.
We have vendors from all over the USA, Canada, and other countries.
It is a goodwill effort to help generate a deeper love and appreciation of books .
This event is indoor/outdoor, cold/warm, rain/shine.
Vendors keep 100% of their proceeds.
What is the cost of admission?
Admission is FREE and open to the general public!
Agape Play Cafe - Author Visit
Agape Play Cafe Story Time
Join us for a read-aloud with the author of “I Grew Very Brave,” a bear hunt adventure, and a hands on craft!
Date: Friday July 18
Time: 10:30am
Place: Agape Play Cafe
14790 19 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
Author’s Alley - 2 Dandelions Bookshop
Outdoor event featuring Local, Self-Published authors of various genres.
Date: Sat, 6/7/2025
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Place:
Hyne Alley
Between Oh My Lolli and Brighton Bar & Grill
Brighton, MI 48116
POP OF INDIE - Brooklands Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
POP OF INDIE - Scwarzkoff Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Author Visit in Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
In Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
Kensington Church will host a special Author Visit featuring the children’s book I Grew Very Brave.
📚 Meet the author and purchase signed books and merchandise
🎨 Participate in a fun craft activity inspired by the story
🌟 Celebrate courage, creativity, and the voice of the AAPI community
All are welcome to join us for this fun meet and greet.
Local School Visit - Pontiac Schools
I’d love to visit your class and share the love of reading with your students!
If you’re interested in having us come for a visit please click on the link :
Clarkson High School Spring and Craft Show
Clarkston High School Spring Art & Craft Show | May 3, 2025!
Sat. 10 am – 4 pm
6093 Flemings Lake Road, off Clarkston Road | Clarkston, Michigan
This May show will be just in time for shoppers to find gifts for Mother’s Day as well as fresh Spring decorative collections for indoors and out. Clarkston Athletics benefit from proceeds from this show. 130 booths to shop.
Roberts Elementary Ladies Night
Ladies’ Night!
Join us for a special evening celebrating community and supporting local businesses at the Roberts PTO Ladies’ Night!
On Thursday, April 24th, from 6-8 PM, the Roberts Elementary Gym will transform into a vibrant marketplace featuring unique vendors, tasty refreshments, and a chance to win amazing prizes. All are welcome (ages 16+) for just $1 at the door. See you there!
Roseville High School Vendor Show
Join us for a Spring Craft Show featuring many crafty, unique, and talented vendors.
Hope to see you there!
Spring Craft & Vendor Show - L’Anse Creuse High School - North
Join us for a Spring Craft Show featuring many crafty, unique, and talented vendors.
Hope to see you there!
POP OF INDIE - Pembroke Elementary School
A Pop of Indie is a dynamic and community-focused initiative committed to fostering a love for reading among elementary school children. Our unique concept of an Indie Traveling Book Fair & FREE Family Literacy Night aims to connect local Michigan Indie authors directly with students in the community, creating engaging experiences that promote literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.