Creating Cultural Miami = Priceless
Support the Miami Book Fair and be part of Miami's commitment to expanding and strengthening Miami's literary culture.
Walk down Wordsmith Way and wade into Stanza’s Swamp Land to meet new and favorite picture book authors, navigate a swampy obstacle course, and create some boggy folk art!
An improvisation game for kids that encourages them to create stories from scratch and then bring them to life through acting. All we need is a giant dice and a whole lot of imagination! This interactive and playful activity fosters a love for acting, reading, and writing for all ages. Presented by…
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of champion! Featuring URU-CHAN, ROBIN HA, and GEORGE O’CONNOR. …
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of Draw-Off Champion! Featuring competing illustrators Uru-Chan, Robin Ha, and George O’Connor, and hosted by JOHN HENDRIX.…
Broadway producer SUSAN ROSE and celebrated author SILVIA LÓPEZ present a charming book perfect for young readers just beginning to learn Spanish! José has been selected for the school soccer team and finally gets to be a part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away, but when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend – his dog, Feliz – runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón?…
Broadway producer SUSAN ROSE and celebrated author SILVIA LÓPEZ present a charming book perfect for young readers just beginning to learn Spanish! José has been selected for the school soccer team and finally gets to be a part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away, but when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend – his dog, Feliz – runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón?…
In LAURA DROSDOWECH’s Magical Miami, Zoe and Zen’s awesome adventure begins in Wynwood and takes them through Miami’s most notable neighborhoods. They meet a flamingo driving an ice cream truck, hitch a ride on an alligator, swim with a manatee, take the trolley with a celebrity cucaracha, and meet a famous graffiti artist, all while learning some Miami lingo in both English and Spanish. Grades pre–K to 2…
In LAURA DROSDOWECH’s Magical Miami, Zoe and Zen’s awesome adventure begins in Wynwood and takes them through Miami’s most notable neighborhoods. They meet a flamingo driving an ice cream truck, hitch a ride on an alligator, swim with a manatee, take the trolley with a celebrity cucaracha, and meet a famous graffiti artist, all while learning some Miami lingo in both English and Spanish. GRADES PREK-2…
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of champion! Featuring JERRY CRAFT, JOHN HENDRIX, GEORGE O’CONNOR, and EDEL RODRIGUEZ.…
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of Draw-Off Champion! Featuring competing illustrators JERRY CRAFT, JOHN HENDRIX, and EDEL RODRIGUEZ, and hosted by GEORGE O’CONNOR.…
Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature MEG MEDINA presents No More Señora Mimí, a heartwarming picture book about community and the special role caretakers play in a child’s life. Ana cannot contain her excitement – her abuela is coming to stay with her and is sure to let her play whenever she wants to, instead of rushing her off to school like her neighbor and babysitter, Señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out,…
Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature MEG MEDINA presents No More Señora Mimí, a heartwarming picture book about community and the special role caretakers play in a child’s life. Ana cannot contain her excitement – her abuela is coming to stay with her and is sure to let her play whenever she wants to, instead of rushing her off to school like her neighbor and babysitter, Señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out,…
Newbery Medalist, poet, and Emmy Award-winning producer KWAME ALEXANDER takes to the stage to discuss two new books, joined by singer-songwriter and co-author RANDY PRESTON. Kwame demonstrates his prolific range of talent with the charming and colorful picture book How to Sing a Song, meant for young readers who want to raise their voice and sing the vibrant song of their soul, and Black Star, the dramatic second installment of The Door of No Return series for middle-grade readers,…
Newbery Medalist, poet, and Emmy Award-winning producer KWAME ALEXANDER takes to the stage to discuss two new books, joined by singer-songwriter and co-author RANDY PRESTON. Kwame demonstrates his prolific range of talent with the charming and colorful picture book How to Sing a Song, meant for young readers who want to raise their voice and sing the vibrant song of their soul, and Black Star, the dramatic second installment of The Door of No Return series for middle-grade readers,…
Cuban American artist EDEL RODRIGUEZ presents The Mango Tree/La mata de mango, an enchanting wordless picture book that captures his own childhood experience as an immigrant. Colorful and bold visuals tell the story of two boys who spend their days in a mango tree high above the rest of the world. But after a huge storm sweeps one boy out into unknown waters, he finds himself alone in a strange new land where everything is different and unfamiliar. Dive into this tale of new experiences,…
Cuban American artist EDEL RODRIGUEZ presents The Mango Tree/La mata de mango, an enchanting wordless picture book that captures his own childhood experience as an immigrant. Colorful and bold visuals tell the story of two boys who spend their days in a mango tree high above the rest of the world. But after a huge storm sweeps one boy out into unknown waters, he finds himself alone in a strange new land where everything is different and unfamiliar. Dive into this tale of new experiences,…
An improvisation game for kids that encourages them to create stories from scratch and then bring them to life through acting. All we need is a giant dice and a whole lot of imagination! This interactive and playful activity fosters a love for acting, reading, and writing for all ages. Presented by…
Support the Miami Book Fair and be part of Miami's commitment to expanding and strengthening Miami's literary culture.