Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY 

In Art Work: On the Creative Life, critically acclaimed photographer and author Sally Mann offers a spellbinding mix of wild and illuminating stories, advice both practical and not, and life lessons. Written in a direct, fearless, and occasionally outrageous tone, the book reaffirms Mann as a unique and resonant voice for our times. Illustrated throughout with photographs, journal entries, and letters that bring immediacy and poignancy to the narrative, Art Work is full of thought-provoking...

Una charla sobre los principales hitos y estereotipos que han definido al género negro y policial. Pondremos el foco en las diferencias entre su evolución en Iberoamérica y la tradición anglosajona. Un recorrido que invita a descubrir cómo, detrás de cada crimen ficticio, se refleja la historia y la identidad de cada lugar. Con Alicia Escardó, Alicia Mercado Harvey, Pablo Brescia y Gastón Virkel. EN COLABORACIÓN CON   Compra A pesar del naufragio – Escardo Compra La muerte no...

Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY 

Join us for “Poetry City: Ciudad Poesía,” an immersive performance showcasing the evolution of Miami’s poetry through a curated lineup of voices spanning decades and movements. A variety of local poets will perform alongside a live jazz trio, creating a dynamic and engaging presentation that brings the city’s literary and musical rhythms together in celebration. Co-hosted by The Biscayne Poet, Oscar Fuentes, and Nicole Tallman, poetry ambassador for the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s...

Javier Marín presenta En vivo desde América. Cómo la TV latina conquistó Estados Unidos, una obra que relata cómo una familia mexicana y un operador estadounidense fundaron Univisión, empresa que logró definir la identidad hispana en EE.UU. y revolucionó los medios, con historias de ambición y sueño por dar voz a una comunidad en crecimiento. En conversación con el periodista Ricardo Brown.   Compra En vivo desde América. Cómo la TV latina conquistó Estados Unidos – Marín

Like wind on a lake, newly appointed U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze’s 12th book of poetry, Into the Hush, extends a language that ripples and stills, conjuring a cast of fruit trees and gunshots, butterflies and chemistry, animals and man. Drawing on craft honed over decades of writing, these poems earn their profound simplicity, moving with imaginative power and emotional force. Sze harnesses a range of innovative forms to respond to the challenges of our nuclear age – endangered cultures...

A dynamic stage performance blending live DJ-ing with interactive storytelling. DJ Bear Who? reads excerpts from The DJ book series and remixes soundscapes in real time to match each story’s mood and action. Kids participate by suggesting beats, dancing along, and joining on stage for rhythm games.

Discover the art of handmade paper in this immersive paper-making workshop!  

THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART STATION  What’s a special moment you remember? Use it to become the main character in your mini story! Inspired by The Kaleidoscopic: Writing Histories Through the Collection, currently on view at The Bass Museum of Art, this fun activity invites you and your family to draw and write. Use pictures, words, and colorful collage to tell a memory – or dream up a new one. Fold it into a mini book and share. Every story is different, and you get to tell it your way!

The 2025 National Book Award-honored authors in young people’s literature – including María Dolores Águila, K. Ancrum, Daniel Nayeri, Hannah V. Sawyerr, Maria van Lieshout, and Ibi Zoboi – visit Miami Book Fair to share from and about their books, and answer questions from Miami-Dade County students. Hosted by Ebony LaDelle, author of You’ve Got a Place Here, Too: An Anthology of Black Love Stories Set at HBCUs and This Could Be Forever. For more information and to RSVP, contact...

Learn the history of photography and how light brings images to life! Kids will get the opportunity to build their own camera obscura and take a closer look at historical photos from HistoryMiami’s archive collection.   PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Professor Scott McCartney, aka DJ Smoove, is an adjunct professor and a 28-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He crafted a pioneering three-credit DJ curriculum at Miami Dade College’s music department at its Kendall campus – the first in the nation. He also started the S Foundation, a nonprofit that brings music and turntable skills to underserved youths. He formed the Turntable Sharks DJ Club to give DJ students the opportunity to spin and curate campus events. His belief: DJing is a true...

Race through the Swamp Safari Obstacle Course and unlock your inner superhero by testing your skills and learning new ones with Warrior Kids Academy! Engage in friendly competitions and races, or just experiment with your own strength and skills under the palm trees!

Skateboarding fun with Tutifruti gives participants of all ages elevated self-confidence, positive friendships, and new skills. Drop into our game sessions for a one-of-a-kind experience on wheels! Don’t forget to stop by the Tutifruti merch table to check out screenprinted apparel made by local artists! Signed waiver and helmets are mandatory; all skateboards, helmets, and protective gear provided at no additional cost.