Upcoming Events

During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.

Thursday, February 20 @ 6:00 pm EST
The Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139,

Presentación de El arte está en Casa, de Mariela Ivanier

Free an open to the public En conversación con Gabriela Esquivada. Co-presentado con el Consulado de la República Argentina en Miami, Editorial Planeta y Verbo Communications

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Thursday, February 20 @ 6:30 pm EST
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables,

Photo of Antonia Angress

First Draft: A Literary Social with Antonia Angress

Miami Book Fair presents First Draft, a series of free and informal writing events where community, craft, and rapid-fire creativity meet for monthly themed virtual salons where writers get social, share their work, and leave with great stories. Presented in partnership with Books & Books and the National Book Foundation Register for an Evening with the National Book Foundation 2024 5 Under 35 Honorees Instructor: Antonia Angress Antonia Angress, named a “5 Under 35” honoree by the...

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Thursday, February 20 @ 8:00 pm EST
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables,

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An Evening with the 2024 5 Under 35 Honorees

Miami Book Fair and the National Book Foundation Present: An Evening with the 2024 5 Under 35 Honorees Join us for a special Miami showcase with the 2024 5 Under 35 honorees, which features readings and conversation with five exceptional debut fiction authors: Antonia Angress (Sirens & Muses), Maya Binyam (Hangman), Zain Khalid (Brother Alive), Tyriek White (We Are a Haunting), and Jenny Tinghui Zhang (Four Treasures of the Sky). Moderated by Natalie Green, Director of Programs &...

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Saturday, February 22 @ 8:00 am EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)

Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open...

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Saturday, February 22 @ 10:30 am EST
Edison Terraces, 675 NW 56th St BLDG C, Miami, FL, 33127,

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Children’s Trust Books for Free Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled family morning featuring an engaging storytime, hands-on arts and crafts, tasty snacks, and free books to take home—perfect for kids of all ages!

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Saturday, February 22 @ 11:00 am EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Thaelmn Urgelles

Seminario: Fundamentos del guion audiovisual

Si ya no hay cupo para el taller, puede apuntarse a la lista de espera y le informaremos si surge una oportunidad de que participe: https://forms.gle/FSjzpXWVzgqSpohC9. Gracias por su interés. La Feria del Libro de Miami presenta el seminario “Fundamentos del guion de ficción”- Dictado por el cineasta y maestro de guiones venezolano Thaelman Urgelles 4 sábados: febrero 22, marzo 1, 8, 15 11 am – 1 pm (hora Miami) On-line Costo: $40 El cineasta y maestro de guiones Thaelman...

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Friday, February 28 @ 6:00 pm EST
Miami Dade College's Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135,

Open House Miami 2025

Join Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design, and Live Arts Miami for an immersive evening celebrating Open House Miami and highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, literature, and community. The FREE Spring Equinox event during Open House Miami exemplifies this legacy, offering an opportunity for the community to explore and engage with the unique programs offered by each of MDC’s cultural institutions. The...

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Saturday, March 1 @ 3:00 pm EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)

Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open...

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Monday, March 3 @ 7:00 pm EST
Books & Books - Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables ,

Lisa Rosenberg

AN EVENING WITH LISA ROSENBERG

Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Lisa Rosenberg discussing Fine, I’m A Terrible Person** (Sibylline Digital First, $18).** This event is FREE and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event! Please RSVP only if you intend to join us. RSVP HERE About the Book: This funny mother-daughter caper story stars 73-year-old, overweight former beauty, Aurora, who is a perpetually broke, eccentric divorcee living in the wealthy enclave of...

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Friday, March 7 @ 7:00 pm EST
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL, 33135,

Jose Fernandez Pequeno reading a book.

Horizontes literarios: nuevas perspectivas en la literatura latinoamericana. Una conversación con José Fernández Pequeño, Kelly Martínez Grandal y Ena Columbié

Free Parking Miami Book Fair tiene el gusto de presentar un nuevo espacio en el que se discutirán aspectos relevantes de la literatura en español, así como nuevas formas de interpretar y crear textos a partir de los retos de los momentos actuales. Visualizar las perspectivas; revisitar la memoria. Con la participación de José Fernández Pequeño, Kelly Martínez Grandal y Ena Columbié. Tomando como punto de partida la presentación del libro de narraciones El pesador de palabras...

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Saturday, March 8 @ 3:00 pm EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)

Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open...

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Saturday, March 15 @ 3:00 pm EDT
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)

Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open...

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Saturday, March 22 @ 3:00 pm EDT
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)

Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open...

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Friday, March 28 @ 10:30 am EDT
Lotus House Women’s Shelter, 217 NW 15th St, MIAMI, FL, 33136,

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Children’s Trust Books for Free Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled family morning featuring an engaging storytime, hands-on arts and crafts, tasty snacks, and free books to take home—perfect for kids of all ages!

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Saturday, April 12 @ 12:00 pm EDT
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL, 33135,

Young girl with glasses holding free books

Children’s Trust Books for Free Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled family morning featuring an engaging storytime, hands-on arts and crafts, tasty snacks, and free books to take home—perfect for kids of all ages!

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