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Festival of Authors

Festival of Authors

Each year more than 400 authors from around the globe come to Miami to take part in the fair's international Festival of Authors. Writers come from all over the United States, and in previous years, the Fair has welcomed authors from countries like Argentina, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England, France, Finland, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Israel, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad, and other nations.

Event Highlights

Author Sessions During the WeekAuthor Sessions During the Week

Sunday, Nov. 11 - Friday, Nov. 16

Author sessions during the week include the popular Evenings With series, featuring readings by celebrities and world-renowned writers, and weekday sessions of the IberoAmerican authors program.

IberoAmerican AuthorsIberoAmerican Authors

Sunday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 18

El Programa de Autores Iberoamericanos de la Feria se complace en ofrecer lo mejor de la literatura contemporánea en español, con más de 60 autores invitados. Acompáñenos durante ocho días y descubra las novedades de ficción, ensayo, teatro, temas de actualidad y mucho más!

Weekend Author SessionsWeekend Author Sessions

Saturday, Nov. 17 - Sunday, Nov. 18

On Saturday and Sunday, the Festival of Authors continues when more than 300 authors present their works, including the Latin American and Spanish authors who participate in the IberoAmerican Authors Program, and the up-and-coming Florida writers.

Generation Genius: AuthorsGeneration Genius: Authors

Thursday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Nov. 16

As in years past, the Wolfson campus will host thousands of Miami-Dade and Broward County school children, eager to see their favorite authors or be introduced to their soon-to-be favorite.

 

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