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.

Saturday, March 22 @ 3:00 pm EDT
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, April 5 @ 11:00 am EDT
On Demand (Virtual),

Creative Writing Workshop with Fatimah Asghar

April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom Registration: $200 Fatimah Asghar has been featured in various outlets such as TIME, NPR, Teen Vogue and the Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Their first book of poems If They Come For Us explored themes of orphaning, family, the violence of the 1947 Partition of South Asia, the legacy of colonization, borders, shifting identity, and violence. Their debut novel, When We Were Sister, was longlisted for the National Book Award and...

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Tuesday, April 8 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami, FL, 33129,

A scene from Pride and Prejudice

Miami Book Fair and Miami Film Festival: Pride & Prejudice at Vizcaya

In partnership with Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival invites you to a magical evening at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens for a special 20th-anniversary screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005), as we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and her enduring impact! Immerse yourself in the romance of the Regency era with Miami Book Fair’s Austen-inspired activations, featuring charming photo ops, witty mini-games, exciting giveaways, and more in a stunning, Austen-inspired setting. In this...

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Saturday, April 12 @ 12:00 pm EDT
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL, 33135,

Young girl with glasses holding free books

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, April 12 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Miami Dade College's Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135,

Picnic de Libros illustration

Picnic de Libros: Books for Free Storytime!

Bring the whole family for a special Books for Free edition of Picnic de Libros, featuring activities and performances with Lucia Nuñez, O’Miami, GOGO MOAD, South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, and so much more. Enjoy a picnic in the garden and take home free books! Select children’s books will be given away while supplies last; programming in Spanish and English; free and open to all. Co-presented in partnership with the Koubek Center, The Children’s Trust Books for Free, and Miami...

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Wednesday, April 16 @ 7:00 pm EDT
On Demand (Virtual),

Luis Alejandro Ordonez

Tómate una copa ¡y escribe mejorES DIÁLOGOS! con Luis Alejandro Ordóñez

Tema: Tómate una copa ¡y escribe mejor EN DIÁLOGOS! En esta sesión, hablaremos del diálogo como elemento de uso común en muchas historias pero desde el punto de vista de su técnica narrativa, sus diferencias con la simple conversación y las distintas tensiones que lo habitan: la voz del narrador y la del personaje; lo literario y lo coloquial; lo que saben los personajes y lo que tienen que saber los lectores; la palabra y la acción. Se pondrán en práctica algunas técnicas para ir...

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Thursday, May 1 @ 7:00 pm EDT
MDC Koubek Memorial Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL, 33135,

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Celebración del Día del Libro

La Feria del Libro de Miami invita a las instituciones culturales más representativas de la ciudad a sumarse a la celebración anual del Día Internacional del Libro. El evento será una excelente oportunidad para que el público tenga un contacto cercano con los gestores culturales de Miami, mientras conmemoramos una fecha fundamental para la comunidad hispanohablante. Para el evento invitamos a autores representantes de cada entidad a leer un breve texto de su obra, habrá libros a la...

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Sunday, May 4
Little Haiti Book Festival, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33137,

Young girl with long hair holding free books

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, May 4 @ 11:00 am EDT
Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami,

Little Haiti Book Festival 2025

Miami Book Fair and Sosyete Koukouy are proud to present the Little Haiti Book Festival 2025. Join us in celebrating the rich culture and literary talent of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. This year, the festival will be held both in-person and online, providing a vibrant platform for authors, artists, and community leaders to share their work and insights. LHBF features a diverse program that spans storytelling and hands-on children’s activities, dynamic dance and music performances,...

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Monday, July 28 - Saturday, August 2
On Demand (Virtual),

Speak Up! 2025 Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp for Teens

6 days: Monday-Saturday, July 28-August 2, 2025 FREE TUITION! This fully online program includes: Masterclasses and live Q&A sessions with critically acclaimed authors Live interactive workshops on creative writing and performance with established teaching artists One-on-one mentorship sessions to provide in-depth feedback Virtual activities Free and open to all, priority given to Miami-Dade County students Applications Open: March 21-May 11 Miami Book Fair’s Speak Up creative writing...

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