Welcome to Miami Book Fair

WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT THE FAIR

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STREET FAIR

Coinciding with the closing weekend of Miami Book Fair, this open-air marketplace boasts hundreds of national and international exhibitors selling books and book/reading-related items; local artisans offering a wide range of hand-crafted items; live music, art, performances, and games at Off the Shelf; readings, shows, music, and activities for kids and families at Children's Alley; and food and drink vendors curated by our new partners at Smorgasburg Miami.

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EVENINGS WITH

Life, love, work, and everything else that weaves its way in between – the intimate author conversations presented by our Evenings With series are where the real talk happens. Here you’ll find award-winning writers and other figures at the forefront of the fast-moving zeitgeist. These hot-ticket sessions are an everlasting draw for a reason.

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OPENING NIGHT BLOCK PARTY

Get ready for some authentic old school-style street party vibes, where everyone – young, old, and in between – can joyfully come together to dance the night away. Featuring food from local vendors celebrating the diversity of Miami’s culture and hundreds of books for sale. All are welcome, and admission is free. Don't miss this unforgettable night of literature, music, and culture!

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LOST CHAPTER

Under Miami’s starry skies, LOST CHAPTER once again brings the chill vibes to the Fair. Lose yourself on musical journeys as Miami DJs spin a different groove each night. Sip cocktails and mocktails and sample yummy bites from pop-ups by Smorgasburg Miami. Show off your brand-new books and let your nerd flag fly among the smart set as you overlook downtown. You never know, under the twinkling city lights you might just meet your next fave book club pal.

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READCARIBBEAN

Literary events centered around Haitian and Caribbean diasporas, including readings and panel discussions, storytelling for children, music, and more. Florida is home to the largest Haitian population in the nation and Miami is where many of its members have settled – and our community is all the better for the rich history and culture they bring to our community. Complete program information available October 2023.

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IBEROAMERICAN AUTHORS

El Programa de Autores Iberoamericanos de la Feria presenta a más de XX escritores hispanoparlantes que confluyen desde todo el mundo. / Attend conversations and panels with noted Spanish-speaking Latinx and Hispanic authors, journalists, poets, essayists, storytellers, visual artists, and photographers, who travel to Book Fair from across the globe each year to share their work and thoughts.

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FICTION

Escape to new worlds, meet fascinating figures, and lose yourself in other lives. Your favorite storytellers – some you already know, some you’ve yet to discover – converge at Miami Book Fair each year to inspire and delight.

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NONFICTION

From history, politics, and current events to soul-baring memoirs and art, music, and fashion, presenting nonfiction authors at Miami Book Fair discuss the topics at the top of everyone’s minds.

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POETRY

For one glorious week, the world’s most important poets – U.S. poet laureates and National Poetry Series winners among them – come to Miami to share pathos, passion, politics, and more through their prose. Join them.

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JEWISH AUTHORS & JUDAIC TOPICS PROGRAM

Miami Book Fair has honored the important presence and rich cultural legacy of the global Jewish community since our inception, a reflection of our commitment to welcome and support marginalized voices. The goal: to engender interest in and understanding of these experiences and history within groups outside their membership.

This year's Jewish Authors and Judaic Topics program is generously presented by Jane and Daniel Och.

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LITERATURE FOR KIDS & TEENS

Authors of the most popular, critically lauded books for children and youth – Miami Book Fair brings them to you and your family every year. From picture books to epic fantasy series to graphic novels, there’s something for all young readers, preschool to high school.

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READINGEAST: THE MIDDLE EAST & SOUTH ASIA

Miami Book Fair is proud to launch READING·EAST, a program featuring authors and conversations exploring Middle Eastern and South Asian experiences in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. ReadingEast reflects our vision of an inclusive, attentive, and sustainable community of writers, readers, and collaborators across all disciplines and cultures.

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CHILDREN’S ALLEY

Learn! Create! Participate! Children’s Alley is a culturally diverse educational playground and a cornerstone of the Fair. Featuring reading, writing, storytelling, art, and music, it’s the perfect place to bring the kids to enjoy hands-on activities that foster a lifelong love of books.

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HERE IN FLORIDA

Discover the authors, artists, presses, and literary organizations living in and writing about Florida. Start your adventure now!

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OFF THE SHELF

A highlight of Street Fair, Book Fair’s Off the Shelf programming lights up the main stage with three days of live music, spinning DJs, poetry performances, and more. It’s just like a rollicking mini music festival, with books.