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.

Friday, January 17 @ 8:00 pm EST
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, 33135,

EL LECTOR POR HORAS

Koubek Center, MarGi Happenings y la Feria del Libro de Miami presentan EL LECTOR POR HORAS, del laureado dramaturgo español José Sanchis Sinisterra. Viernes y sábado 17, 18 de enero, 2025 – 8 PM Domingo 19 de enero, 2025 – 5 PM Koubek Center Teatro (2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, Fl 33135) Tickets: https://www.squadup.com/hosts/6631240/events EL LECTOR POR HORAS es un drama psicológico donde el protagonista es el lenguaje; una obra en la que la realidad y la ficción se entrelazan para...

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Saturday, January 18 @ 10:30 am EST
Carrfour Housing, Miami Gardens, 18018 NW 39th Ct, Miami Gardens, FL, 33055,

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The 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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Sunday, January 26 @ 5:00 pm EST
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL, 33132,

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An Evening With Brooke Shields

The Books & Books Literary Foundation in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center and the Miami Book Fair presents… AN EVENING WITH BROOKE SHIELDS discussing Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman Sunday January 26th, 5PM | Adrienne Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall From generational icon Brooke Shields comes an intimate and empowering exploration of aging that flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older. ***Please note:...

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Wednesday, January 29 @ 8:00 pm EST
Books & Books - Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables ,

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Presentación del libro Las ventanas y las voces de Juan carlos Botero

Letra Urbana Encuentros presenta la reedición de Las Ventanas y las voces, de Juan Carlos Botero, en conversación con Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig. 29 de enero, 8pm, Books & Books de Coral Gables Las ventanas y las voces de Juan Carlos Botero es una colección aclamada que desde su publicación original en 1998 ha recibido el elogio de la crítica en España y América Latina. A través de siete relatos interconectados, el autor presenta a un mismo personaje en momentos decisivos de su...

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Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Pico Iyer

A Virtual Evening with Pico Iyer and Michael Shapiro

GET TICKETS HERE Books & Books, Harvard Bookstore , Literati Bookstore and Miami Book Fair are excited to present an evening with author Pico Iyer, for his latest book Aflame: Learning from Silence** (Riverhead Books, $30)**! Michael Shapiro, author of A Sense of Place, will be in conversation. Please purchase a ticket before January 30th to gain access to the event. An email with the event link will be sent the day of the event to all attendees. PLEASE NOTE: This ticket purchase is...

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Saturday, February 1 @ 3:00 pm EST
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, 33135,

HOMENAJE a JOSÉ MARTÍ con la presentación del libro “La juventud del azar” del poeta Orlando González Esteva

La Feria del Libro de Miami, la Fundación Cuatrogatos y el Koubek Center invitan a conmemorar el natalicio de José Martí con la presentación de La juventud del azar, de Orlando González Esteva. Sábado 1 de febrero de 2025, 3 p.m. MDC Koubek Center, Art Space 2705 S.W. 3rd St., 33135 Estados Unidos Evento y estacionamiento gratis Foto de O.G.E. cortesía de Ismael C. Requejo Sobre el Autor: ORLANDO GONZÁLEZ ESTEVA (Cuba, 1952) reside en Estados Unidos desde 1965. Ha ofrecido...

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Saturday, February 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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Wednesday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm EST
On Demand (Virtual),

Ana Schein

¡Tómate una copa (en casa) y escribe mejor!, con Ana Schein

Cómo captar la atención del lector para que se mantenga en la historia, ya sea un relato de dos páginas o una novela de trescientas. Tema: Cuerdas tensas: el arte de mantener el suspenso en la narrativa. ______________ Ana Schein nació en Montevideo, vivió veinte años en Argentina y desde el año 2013 reside en Estados Unidos. Es doctora en Derecho y Ciencias Sociales por la Universidad de la República, cursó una especialización en la Enseñanza de la Escritura Creativa por la...

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Saturday, February 15 @ 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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Thursday, February 20 @ 6:30 pm EST
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables,

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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 @ 7:00 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 @ 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

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 Urgelles ha sistematizado sus conocimientos y experiencia de 40 años de docencia en un formato instruccional. El seminario tiene como objetivo que los participantes obtengan las herramientas que les...

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