Our Mission
Since our first Festival in 2016, the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book has been celebrating the culture of books in a beautiful part of the world. Our mission is:
To gather authors, readers, and artists together in Harbor Springs.
To support education and literacy through book events in the schools.
To enhance the economic and cultural future of Harbor Springs and neighboring communities.
Board of Directors
Julia Fogarty
Chair
Maureen Abood
Vice Chair
Sara E. Smith
Treasurer
Susan Sparrow Carson
Secretary
Peggy Abood
Patty Danzo
Karen Ford
F.W. Skip Renker
Steve Selden
Lee Walsh
Glen Young
Staff
Amy J. Gillard
Executive Director
Katie Capaldi Boeckl
Literary Director
Andy Donahoe
School Visit Coordinator
Bess Bleyaert
Author Coordinator
Joan McDonald
Volunteer Coordinator
“The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a unique combination of community and art, and attendees and presenters alike feel a bit like family by the end of the weekend. Certainly one of the best festivals I’ve ever attended!”