We are so excited to officially invite you to be part of the inaugural Jersey City Book Fair, produced by Marc Polite and Millicent Ansah!
Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM at the Bethune Center (140 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305) as part of JCAST (Jersey City Art & Studio Tour) for a FREE celebration of literature, storytelling, and literacy.
The Jersey City Book Fair was created with a simple vision: to celebrate the power of books, amplify diverse literary voices, and create opportunities for readers, writers, educators, artists, and community organizations to connect. We believe everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, and we're excited to create a space where those stories can be shared and celebrated.
WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO BE PART OF IT!
We're currently looking for:
Authors
Especially local authors, Black authors, diasporic voices, and writers from marginalized communities.
Children's Book Authors
To participate in our Children's Literacy Room and Children's Literacy Panel Discussion.
Small Presses & Independent Publishers
Literacy Organizations & Educational Resource Providers
Community Partners
Vendors
Panelists & Speakers
Sponsors & Donors
Whether you're sharing your latest book, connecting families with literacy resources, promoting your organization, or supporting the event through sponsorship, we'd be honored to have you join us in making this inaugural celebration something truly special.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Full Table: $60
Half Table: $30
Vendor fees and donations directly support event logistics, programming, featured artists, and operational costs, helping us keep admission FREE while investing in local authors and a thriving literary community.
GET INVOLVED
Reserve your vendor table and learn more about the event here:
Jersey City Book Fair Eventbrite
If you'd like to become a community partner, serve as a speaker or panelist, sponsor the event, or have questions about participating, we'd love to hear from you.
Email us at: bookfairjc@gmail.com
Please find the event flyer attached and feel free to share it with your networks, colleagues, friends, and fellow book lovers.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow the Jersey City Book Fair for event updates, author announcements, partnership opportunities, and more!
Instagram: @bookfairjc
Facebook: Jersey City Book Fair
Website: Jersey City Book Fair Website
A heartfelt thank you to our community partners:
The Bethune Center
Jersey City Free Public Library
Office of Cultural Affairs
The Common Earth Company
This project is supported by the Jersey City Arts Council and the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund.
We're also grateful to Expressions by MowZus and JPI Films, who will be documenting this exciting inaugural event.
Thank you for believing in the power of books, stories, and community. We hope you'll join us on October 3 as we begin what we hope will become a cherished literary tradition in Jersey City.
With gratitude,
Millicent Ansah
Co- Founder & Producer Jersey City Book Fair
bookfairjc@gmail.com
THEME: BOOK FAIR
HOST: Jersey City Book Fair
FEATURES: Please reach out if you would like to be a vendor, volunteer or speaker.
PRICE: FREE / Full Table: $60 Half / Table: $30 - https://jerseycitybookfair.wordpress.com/ / Jersey City Book Fair Vendor Form
CONTACT: Email us at bookfairjc@gmail.com / @bookfairjc / FB - Jersey City Book Fair