2009 Festival of Authors
Each year more than 300 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
Sunday, Nov. 8 - Friday, Nov. 13
The Evenings With… Series proudly features readings by celebrities and world-renowned writers every evening for six consecutive days.
Friday, Nov. 13
Take your favorite book off the pages and onto the screen, write fiction inspired by your everyday life, and learn the ins and outs of the publishing world! Sign up today for the Florida Center for the Literary Arts workshops at Miami Book Fair International on Friday, November 13.
Sunday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 15
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!
Friday, Nov. 13
On Friday, November 13, Student Literary Encounters brings students from elementary through high school to Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus for a day of interaction with a select group of authors.
Saturday, Nov. 14 - Sunday, Nov. 15
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.