Become a Friend of Miami Book Fair 2026 / Sustainer’s Circle

Sustainer’s Circle : $10,000 / year

Help us bring your favorite authors and programs to Miami Book Fair.

Our Patrons help our programs thrive. Your generosity and kindness feeds our optimism for the future, and inspires us to continue to bring you the authors and programs you love – not just for eight magical days in November, but throughout the entire year!

Your support through membership is the funding pipeline that brings your favorite authors to Miami Book Fair each year by allowing us to offset the costs of their travel and lodging.
Enjoy benefits, including:
  • Your 8 reserved seats will be held for you regardless of when you arrive for the session.
  • Immediate entry to the session upon arrival (concierge access).
  • Opportunity to select up to 6 books being presented by Fair authors and receive them prior to or the day of the event.
  • Opportunity to introduce – author sessions.
  • Invitations to private, high-level donor-only events throughout the year.
  • 4 tickets to the Next Page Dinner.
  • Special recognition as a Sustainer’s Circle member at author sessions; on the Fair website; and in the Fairgoers’ Guide (deadline 9/1), press releases, and electronic announcements.
  • Recognition as a Sustainer’s Circle member at the Next Page Dinner and on the MBF website throughout the year.
  • Invitation to the exclusive Authors’ Party 
  • Opportunity to introduce an author 
  • Early entry and priority seating for in-person Fair and year-round events, based on membership level
  • Free admission to the weekend Street Fair
  • Invitations to special VIP events and receptions
  • Exclusive Miami Book Fair merchandise
  • Advance notice of author schedule
  • Ticket reservations prior to the general public
  • Access to Lost Chapter Lounge before and/or after Evenings With programs
As a valued donor to Miami Book Fair, your membership contribution is tax-deductible with the exception of $1,111, which reflects the value of goods and services received.
“Miami Book Fair is about community. It brings together people from all the diverse neighborhoods of Miami and beyond to share the common experience of exposure to new ideas, information, points of view, and the simple joy of reading – and being a part of it is an honor and privilege.”

Bob Dinerstein (Chairperson’s Circle)

Questions? Need More Information?

Please contact Friend liaisons Annalisa Damley and Lisa Better at 305.237.2577 (membership office) or ADamley@mdc.edu and 786.208.5402 (Annalisa’s cell). 

For technical support, please contact SquadUP at 800.210.0689 (M-F, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET) or Support@SquadUP.com.