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November 2025
PARTICIPATE! THEATER: Dance Party With Fantasy Theatre Factory!
We like to move it, move it, we like to move it, move it – so let’s close down Children’s Alley with a dance party! Raise your heart rate with this energized dance show that includes group participation and movement-themed songs. Learn simple dance steps that’ll have you up on your feet and boppin’ to everything from pop music to the oldies! This session promotes fitness, but you’ll never notice because you’ll be too busy having fun!…
PARTICIPATE! MUSIC: Young Musicians Unite Presents Vocal & Guitar Duo
Intimate and timeless melodies and stripped-back charm. YMU’s duo blends smooth vocals with expressive guitar work, creating a soulful atmosphere that moves easily between jazz, pop, and contemporary classics. Support free music education and come join us celebrating the gift of music with Young Musicians Unite!…
ON ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA – NONFICTION
This is a free event that requires a ticket for entry. In Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Pamela S. Nadell traces nearly four centuries of antisemitism in the United States, from Peter Stuyvesant’s attempt to deport Jews in 1654 to tragic manifestations of antisemitism in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Pittsburgh. Chronicling prejudice, violence, and exclusion alongside Jewish resistance and resilience, Nadell reveals how antisemitism – and resistance to hatred – endures, representing a deeply rooted legacy. Joining Nadell in conversation is Lisa Hostein,…
Niuver
Niuver is a Cuban French American singer and songwriter whose voice glides between softness and strength – a silky, emotional tone that fuses the warmth of Cuba with the sophistication of France. Her musical universe blends Latin rhythms, pop, and jazz with a touch of chanson, creating a sound both intimate and vibrant. Through her songs, she invites listeners into a world of emotion, resilience, and beauty where tradition meets modernity.…
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE – NONFICTION
In How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before, Tamsen Fadal helps women reclaim confidence, health, and joy during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on 42 experts, physicians and her own experience, Fadal offers evidence-based tools for symptoms, sleep, sex, style, and workplace challenges, creating a practical, empowering guide for women entering their “bolden” years. In Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power, Dr. Vonda Wright, M.D.,…
FATHERS & SONS: STORIES OF RESILIENCE, SURVIVAL & LOVE – NONFICTION
In Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail shares his journey as the son of Egyptian immigrants, coming of age as a Muslim in the shadow of 9/11. As he builds a career in political journalism and starts his own family, Ismail reckons with religion, masculinity, and inheritance, asking what it means to be a Muslim man – and a father – in America. Julian Brave NoiseCat’s We Survived the Night interweaves oral history,…
ENCUENTRO CON ZOÉ VALDÉS – FICCIÓN
La reconocida escritora cubana Zoé Valdés presenta su nueva obra París era un rumba, que explora la vida cultural y bohemia de París a través de los ojos de una joven cubana que llega a la ciudad en la década de 1980. La novela retrata un ambiente de fiesta y desenfreno, donde se mezclan artistas, escritores y personajes de la vida nocturna parisina. En conversación con el crítico de cine y periodista Alejandro Ríos. Compra París era un rumba – Valdés Compra Cubensis – Ríos…
The French Horn Collective
Vincent Raffard, a French singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, guitar, and piano), created The French Horn Collective in 2012. The band claims a diverse musical repertoire that spans a range of genres – including French original compositions, Romani jazz, American jazz, Latin jazz, and Cuban music – and performs both in the United States and internationally, in such countries as Argentina, Belgium, and France.…
CREATE! The Art of “Pocket” Book-making With Jose Luis Garcia
Explore the art of book-making with artist and educator Jose Luis Garcia as he leads a workshop in creating handmade pocket books, handy for remembering all the adventures you’ll have in Children’s Alley! Garcia will guide young artists through a series of bookmaking activities that range from simple to complex folds. The premise of the workshop is to create “Pocket Books” that fit in your pocket to keep handy for your Miami Book Fair adventures. Artists will learn about the art of bookmaking to create handmade Leporello,…
PARTICIPATE! MUSIC: Songs From Ayiti With Inez Barlatier
Miami native Inez Barlatier is a multifaceted performer of Ayisyen (Haitian) descent. Join her for an educational concert as she celebrates Haitian art and culture through energetic drumming and singing, sharing songs and phrases in Haitian Creole that explore themes of community and gratitude.…
December 2025
Meet the Next Big Names in Literature…Before Everyone Else Does (Miami Book Fair Presents the 2024-2025 Emerging Writer Fellows)
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the 2025 Emerging Writer Fellows as they conclude a transformative year in Miami. These three rising literary stars arrived as unpublished authors and leave with completed manuscripts, the guidance of acclaimed mentors, and a year’s worth of unforgettable experiences. Experience fresh fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from Felipe Bomeny, Simone Zapata, and Flint. Enjoy an inside look at their creative journeys, mingle with the Fellows and Miami’s literary community, and catch a special announcement from Miami Book Fair Executive Director Lissette Mendez.…
