Miami Book Fair

Interested in becoming a big part of the 2024 Miami Book Fair? Visit the link to learn more about how you can become an exhibitor! https://www.miamibookfair.com/exhibitors/exhibitor/

Next month’s First Draft is on August 14! Join our free, informal writing events and find community along with great writing advice.

This month’s instructor, Azure D. Osborne-Lee (he/they), is a multi-award-winning Black q***r & trans theatre maker from south of the Mason-Dixon Line. He teaches at New York University and The New School.

You won’t want to miss this exciting event!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 14
⏰ 6:30-8:00 pm ET
📍 On Demand (Virtual)

https://mdc.formstack.com/forms/first_draft

An exhilarating novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance, from the New York Times bestselling author of “Fleishman Is in Trouble.”

Join us this Saturday, July 20 for an evening with Taffy Brodesser-Akner, in conversation with Rene Rodriguez, discussing “Long Island Compromise”. Get your tickets now!

🗓️ Saturday, July 20
⏰ 7:00 pm ET
📍 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, United States

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-fleishman-is-in-trouble-author-taffy-brodesser-akner-tickets-884994170387

The quotes say it all! Become a Friend of the Fair and join a vibrant community of creatives, fostering connections and supporting the literary arts. As a Friend, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits, special events, and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference. Click the link to learn more and become part of this inspiring network today! https://www.miamibookfair.com/friends

We’re throwing it back to the very beginning. Swipe to see the history of our Miami Book Fair poster, and keep your eyes peeled for a very special reveal coming soon! 🤫📚

Remember, Friends of the Fair receive premium access to everything the fair has to offer. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and become a friend today! 🤗

Join us at Café Standard on July 23rd! Friend of the fair? Enjoy exclusive benefits with us. Reserve your spot now! ✨📚

Join us this July for these special Books for Free events! Help us change the lives of children in need by spreading a love of reading.

https://www.miamibookfair.com/booksforfree/

Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate Independence Day by diving into some summer reads! Start your month with a bang and grab your next favorite book today. 🎆📚

Thank you to all who applied for The Paz Prize for Poetry. All applications are currently being reviewed by the National Poetry Series. Stay tuned for the winner announcement! https://www.miamibookfair.com/paz-prize-for-poetry-2/

Thank you to the Tristarr Lifelong Learning Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation for their generous grant in support of the Emerging Writer Fellowships Program! This incredible contribution will help nurture fresh literary voices in Miami Book Fair's fellowship experience.

Author of “Night of the Living Rez,” Morgan Talty, is joining us for the July 10 First Draft! Visit the link in to learn more and reserve your spot.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 10
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
📍Virtual

https://www.miamibookfair.com/event/first-draft-a-literary-social-with-morgan-talty-3/

Excited for the 2024 fair season? We’ve got a way to make it the best one yet: become a Friend of the Fair! Explore our membership options and join a vibrant community of book lovers. Click the link to learn more! https://www.miamibookfair.com/friends

Join us for a book club at on June 25! Hosted by , discover “The Mango Tree” by Annabelle Tometich - a memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony. If you’re a Friend of the Fair, we’ve got 10 exclusive spots just for you, plus a complimentary book. Visit the link to reserve your spot now! 🥭📚 https://bit.ly/4eqMqA9

🗓️ Tuesday, June 25
⏰ 7:30 pm ET
📍 The Standard Miami

Te invitamos al ¡Tómate una copa (en casa) y escribe mejor! con Delia Sisro. Una tertulia literaria guiada. Comunidad, destreza y creatividad confluyen en nuestro taller. Tema: “Escritura gourmet: escribir con los 5 sentidos”. Este encuentro propone ejercicios y un recorrido acerca del mirar, tocar, oler, degustar y escuchar en la escritura a partir de diferentes textos y pensamientos. Evento Online, jueves 27 de junio, 7pm Miami/ 20hs Buenos Aires. Haz click aquí para registrarte gratis: https://bit.ly/3VwWz5C

Books for Free is on a mission to provide magical, life-changing books to children in need. Join us for our June events and help us spread the joy of reading! https://www.miamibookfair.com/booksforfree/

Introducing July’s First Draft: a free, informal virtual writing series where community, craft, and creativity come together. Join monthly themed salons to socialize, share your work, and create great stories. This edition features Morgan Talty, Penobscot Indian Nation citizen and author of “Night of the Living Rez.” Coming July 10!

Visit the link in our bio to RSVP for FREE!

https://bit.ly/3VqjIXn

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair are proud to present an evening with bestselling author Eric Weiner as he discusses his new book, “Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life.” In this compelling work, Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, uncovering inspiring and practical lessons in a narrative that is part biography, part travelogue, and part personal prescription.

Before the reading, join us for a Friends of the Fair reception, where you can connect with fellow literature enthusiasts and forge new friendships.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 26,
⏰ Reception: 6:00 PM
⏰ Reading: 7:00 PM
📍 Books & Books, Coral Gables

Interested in attending events like these? Click the link in bio to learn how you can become a Friend of the Fair! https://bit.ly/4bVd3M4

Join us for SPRING INTO LITERACY, our initiative to fundraise for Children’s Alley at Miami Book Fair 2024. Together, we can cultivate young minds and inspire the next generation of engaged readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Your contribution helps expand the Fair’s literary playground, Children’s Alley, where kids can explore, play, and let their imaginations soar. Support our mission to inspire a love of reading and learning in every child. Together, we can reach our $25,000 goal by June 30, 2024, and make Children's Alley unforgettable this November 22-24, 2024!

Swipe to learn more, and visit the link to see how you can help make this year’s Miami Book Fair our best one yet! https://bit.ly/3ViBH1R

We had an incredible time at the MDC Student Writer’s Conference! Here's a look back at our celebration of our 2024 young writers. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it special!

¡Envía tu manuscrito para el Premio Paz antes del 15 de junio! Gana $2,000, publica tu poemario y recibe una invitación para presentarlo en la Feria del Libro de Miami. Visita nuestra página web para más información. https://bit.ly/4bKY3QT