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PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Mark Crilley is a celebrated comic artist, illustrator, and YouTube art instructor whose 50+ books—including The Mighty Onion, The Drawing Lesson, and the Mastering Manga series—have inspired millions of readers and creators around the world.

PBS Books is partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of partners like Michigan Humanities and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). Jennifer Rupp, President and CEO of Michigan Humanities, plays a big role in bringing programs like this alive.

PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Jean Alicia Elster is a former attorney and acclaimed author of intergenerational stories that center Black families, history, and resilience. Her work has received multiple honors and has been featured in national outlets.

PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Jamie DeKelaita is a former news anchor, reporter, and executive producer turned author whose debut book, What’s Next, was born from personal grief and a desire to comfort others.

PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are bestselling authors, lifestyle advisors, and the longtime astrologers for ELLE Magazine. The AstroTwins are helping audiences align with the stars in everyday life.

PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Ryan M. Place is the founder and chairman of the Detroit Festival of Books (Detroit Bookfest), Michigan’s largest book festival held annually at Eastern Market.

PBS Books is thrilled to partner with Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) to present the 2025 Detroit Festival of Books at the historic Eastern Market. Curtis Chin is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and activist whose debut memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, offers a poignant and humorous look at growing up gay and Asian American in 1980s Detroit.

This Independence Day, PBS Books is proud to present the America250 Reading List—a curated literary journey that celebrates the path to American freedom and commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As our nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, we invite readers of all ages to reflect on the people, events, and ideals that forged the United States.

PBS Books Readers Club hosts a special event sharing Our Favorite Cozy Murder Mysteries from Masterpiece and the authors who wrote the amazing novels that inspired them. The episode premieres on June 25th at 8PM ET as a PBS Books Facebook Live event, on the PBS Books YouTube channel, pbsbooks.org, and the PBS app.

Reflecting on one of the most vibrant decades in music history, acclaimed music journalist and author Gary Graff joins host Fred Nahhat to discuss his latest work, 501 Essential Albums of the '80s.

Join PBS Books for a joyful and insightful conversation with Mac Barnett, the 2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Known for his witty, wonder-filled stories like Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath, Mac shares how picture books inspire imagination, empathy, and lifelong reading.
With humor and heart, Mac celebrates the power of storytelling.

Join PBS Books for a joyful, laugh-out-loud, and insightful conversation with Mac Barnett, the 2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, as we celebrate the power of storytelling to spark curiosity, build empathy, and nurture lifelong readers.