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.

¡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...

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...

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

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...

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 &...

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...

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!

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...

Open House Miami 2025
Miami Dade College’s Department of Cultural Affairs invites you to Open House Miami—an exciting evening of art, history, music, and culture! Join us Friday, February 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Koubek Center for free film screenings, interactive workshops, live performances, and more. Create your own art, explore the mansion’s history, or relax in the reading garden with Paddington Bear! This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone. Event lineup: 6 – 9...

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...

AN EVENING WITH LISA ROSENBERG
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Lisa Rosenberg discussing Fine, I’m A Terrible Person** (Sibylline Digital First, $18).** This event is FREE and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event! Please RSVP only if you intend to join us. RSVP HERE About the Book: This funny mother-daughter caper story stars 73-year-old, overweight former beauty, Aurora, who is a perpetually broke, eccentric divorcee living in the wealthy enclave of...

Horizontes literarios: nuevas perspectivas en la literatura latinoamericana. Una conversación con José Fernández Pequeño, Kelly Martínez Grandal y Ena Columbié
Free Parking Miami Book Fair tiene el gusto de presentar un nuevo espacio en el que se discutirán aspectos relevantes de la literatura en español, así como nuevas formas de interpretar y crear textos a partir de los retos de los momentos actuales. Visualizar las perspectivas; revisitar la memoria. Con la participación de José Fernández Pequeño, Kelly Martínez Grandal y Ena Columbié. Tomando como punto de partida la presentación del libro de narraciones El pesador de palabras...

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...

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...

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...