
Retounen Lakay: Protected Status, Policy Shifts, and Deportation
Join immigration experts Ira Kurzban and Paul Christian Namphy for an urgent conversation on the realities of immigration policy, deportation trends, and the complexities surrounding

Live Music With Papaloko & Loray Mistik
This joyful, rhythm-driven celebration brings the festival to a powerful close. Led by Haitian artist and musician Papaloko, Loray Mistik blends traditional Haitian rhythms with

“CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN: LOVE, LEGACY & MAGIC” – PANEL
NADINE PINEDE’s When the Mapou Sings is set in 1930s Haiti, where elements of magical realism combine with political intrigue. NICOLA YOON’s One of Our

“HAITIANS AN AYITI, HAITIANS ANDEYÒ: STORIES FROM HOME & ABROAD” – PANEL
The hidden and often untold stories of Haiti and its diaspora offer a deeper understanding of the cultural, political, and historical forces that shape Haitian

A MESSY SURVIVAL, A REPRISE OF JOY: THE CRAFT OF POETRY
Miami Book Fair’s own inaugural Emerging Writer Fellow in Poetry GABRIEL RAMIREZ (2021) returns to the Magic City with his debut poetry collection, If Pit

“HAITIAN CURRENTS: CULTURE, IDENTITY & TURBULENCE” – PANEL
ISABELLE CAMILLE’s Sole’s Mom: A Transgender Journey of Love, Loss, and Letting Go offers a deeply poignant exploration of a mother’s emotional journey as she

“OLD ROOTS & NEW STEMS: GROWING INTO A YOUNG ADULT” – FICTION
Like a tree growing from concrete, these three stories celebrate resilience in the face of adversity that comes with growing up. In NADINE PINEDE’s poignant

“EMERGING CARIBBEAN VOICES: STORIES OF SELF-DISCOVERY & TRANSFORMATION” – PANEL
ESKOR DAVID JOHNSON’s Pay As You Go offers a gritty portrayal of urban life, using innovative storytelling to depict the complex realities of modern existence.

“CARIBBEAN NARRATIVES: HISTORY, HEROES & HEALING” – PANEL
DIANNELY ANTIGUA’s Good Monster presents a raw and innovative poetry collection that navigates themes of trauma, chronic pain, and mental illness. MERLE COLLINS’ Ocean Stirrings:

“UNBREAKABLE BONDS & REVOLUTIONARY LOVE” – PANEL
Explore the complexities of family, love, self-determination, and resilience, spanning both Haitian and Black American experiences. MYRIAM J. A. CHANCY’s Village Weavers: A Novel tells

Dino Prints & Robot Art
Dino Prints & Robot Art bridges the captivating gap between the ancient past and the innovative present, offering a comprehensive cultural experience for families. In

I Am a Princess With Daniela Jean
Immerse yourself in the empowering world of I Am a Princess with Daniela Jean. Jean, a multifaceted author, commissioner for the city of North Miami