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.
LIT ENCOUNTERS BY THE VERSE VERSE
Celebrating Latino Poetry: The Library of America’s Anthology with special programming during Miami Book Fair week, Lit Encounters is a special exhibition presented by MAD ARTS in partnership with digital poetry gallery THEVERSEVERSE that brings one of humanity’s most enduring forms of expression into the museum space as the main event! Gathering writers, visual artists, and code poets, the exhibition reimagines the bounds of how poetry is experienced via a multiplicity of mediums and...
LOST CHAPTER
Under Miami’s starry skies, LOST CHAPTER is once again bringing chill vibes to the Fair! Lose yourself on musical journeys as Miami DJs spin different grooves each night. Sip cocktails and mocktails and sample yummy bites from pop-ups by Smorgasburg Miami. Show off your brand-new books and let your nerd flag fly among the smart set as you gaze upon downtown. You never know, under the twinkling city lights you might just meet your next fave book club pal. THURSDAY TAKEOVER! Steamy Lit with...
CITA CON JORGE RAMOS, EN CONVERSACIÓN CON LUZ MARÍA DORIA
El periodista y escritor mexicano JORGE RAMOS presenta Así veo las cosas: Lo que nunca te conté, obra donde reúne sus textos más personales y literarios escritos a lo largo de cuatro décadas de carrera. En conversación con la periodista LUZ MARÍA DORIA. Compra Así veo las cosas: Lo que nunca te conté – Ramos
“CARIBBEAN ART & CULTURE: INSPIRED STORIES & CREATIONS” – PANEL
In this live event on Miami Book Fair Online, Caribbean artists and authors will share their work and perspectives through a series of individual interviews. ESTELLE-SARAH BULLE (Basses terres) will explore the richness of Caribbean identities through her stories, while ARTHUR FRANCIETTA will reveal how his designs reflect the cultural influences of the Caribbean. MICHAEL ROCH (Tè mawon) will delve into the Afro-Caribbean diaspora with his speculative fiction. ZAKA TOTO, creator of Zist...
AN EVENING IN PORTUGAL – 50 YEARS OF THE CARNATION REVOLUTION THROUGH PORTUGUESE LITERATURE
Fifty years ago, the Carnation Revolution brought profound social and artistic transformations to Portugal. These changes were vividly reflected in literature, giving rise to a celebrated new generation of post-revolution writers. As we commemorate 50 years of creative freedom in Portuguese literature, we’ll explore the impact of these historical milestones on the art of writing. Joining us are JOSÉ LUÍS PEIXOTO, distinguished Portuguese writer, poet, and recipient of the 2001 José...
An Evening With Connie Chung in Conversation With Husband & TV Personality Maury Povich on Connie: A Memoir
In Connie: A Memoir (Grand Central Publishing), trailblazing Asian American journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches as she shares a behind-the-scenes tour of her life and career, from showdowns with powerful men in and out of the newsroom – where overt sexism was a way of life – to the stories behind some of her career-defining reporting. Tenacious in her pursuit of stories, Chung battled rival reporters to land scoops that ranged from covering the Watergate scandal – which included her...
CREATE! Florida Handimals: Wildlife hand art!
Learn about unique South Florida wildlife (like alligators, panthers, and spoonbills) and the traits they need to survive. Then create your own local animal favorite by painting their form using your hands as a stamp! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will be available for each workshop in the event a ticketed attendee does not...
Skyline Sculptures
Take inspiration from Miami’s skyline to create your own architectural paper maquettes. Presented in partnership with
Music and Drawing: Create Your Own Explosion Book!
Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us in making vibrant, music inspired drawing, taking cues from Ulla von Brandenburg’s drawing currently on display at The Bass Museum of Art. Dive into a rainbow of drawing materials: markers, Gelly pens and more to craft your very own explosion book bursting with color and imagination! Presented in partnership with
MIAMI BOOK FAIR & THE NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION PRESENT THE 2024 TEENS READ: NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
The 2024 National Book Award-honored authors in Young People’s Literature visit Miami Book Fair to share more about their books and answer questions from Miami-Dade County’s middle and high school students acting as journalists. Hosted by JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS, authors include OLIVIA A. COLE, JOSH GALARZA, ERIN ENTRADA KELLY, ANGELA SHANTÉ, and ALI TERESE! For more information and to RSVP, contact Rachel Gil de Gibaja at rgildegi@mdc.edu. Grades 6-12 PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP...
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories!
Did you know that piracy began more than 2000 years ago when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes? Join us to learn about pirates as we read How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, and share with you nautical tools of the pirate trade from our education collection. Presented in partnership with
PARTICIPATE! MUSIC: Mr. J Jams Out!
Kick out the jams with an engaging and interactive performance by Miami’s Music Maestro – Mr. J. Students join in original and catchy songs about gratitude and love for family, friends, and nature, crafted to captivate and inspire young minds.
DJ CARMEL OPHIR
Eclectic tracks and jams from famed Miami nightlife figure and Vagabond club founder DJ CARMEL OPHIR.
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories Did you know that piracy began more than 2000 years ago when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes? Join us to learn about pirates as we read How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, and share with you nautical tools of the pirate trade from our education collection. Presented in partnership with
CREATE! Make Your Own Book with Nicole Combeau
Get ready to make your very own book, no sewing required! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn a cool, easy way to stitch and decorate your book to match your personal style. Perfect for your stories, doodles, or… secret plans. Let’s get creative and make something awesome together! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will...
