# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us in person to flex your words and vibe with local authors at The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo!About this EventThe Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book ExpoGet ready to connect, create, and celebrate with fellow book lovers at The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo! This in-person event is all about showcasing local authors, fresh stories, and dope vibes. Whether you're an author, reader, or just curious, come through to rep your city and dive into a world of words. Don't miss out on the fun, inspiration, and real talk!Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PMThe Pen & Platform Weekend overviewHost: Tam Telling Tales Info: The Pen & Platform weekend kicks off Friday night with our “Rep Your City” Meet & Greet from 6–10 PM. This is your chance to connect with your favorite authors and discover new ones in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Enjoy great food, music from a live DJ, drinks, and giveaways as we set the tone for an unforgettable weekend.
Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM, we host our highly anticipated book expo, where readers can shop their favorite titles, meet authors, get books signed, and capture memorable photo moments. Saturday night from 7–11 PM transitions into a more relaxed, immersive experience featuring interactive activities, light bites, and our signature Silent Read-Along Wellness Party. Guests are encouraged to bring their current read, headphones, blankets, pajamas, or even their iPads to unwind, read, and enjoy a cozy yet elevated vibe alongside panels and curated experiences.
We close the weekend on Sunday with our “50 Shades of Melanin” Farewell Brunch from 12–3 PM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/the-pen-and-platform-rep-yo-city-book-expo/100001986436499042
- **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, art, literary-art, parties, health-wellness, entertainment, brunch
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-06-27T14:45:00Z
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Location: 1543 Alwildy Ave
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 188.58, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dayton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1543 Alwildy Ave
- **lat**: 39.7352639
- **long**: -84.21360779999999
- **full address**: 1543 Alwildy Ave, 1543 Alwildy Avenue, Dayton, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo being held?
  - **A:** The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1543 Alwildy Ave, 1543 Alwildy Avenue, Dayton, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo?
  - **A:** The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo is organized by Aisha Bushra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dayton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Pen & Platform: Rep Yo City Book Expo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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