Miami Book Fair
Nov 17, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024
Multiple event times.
Fact, fiction, suspense, fantasy and more – bookworms and literary buffs in Greater Miami & Miami Beach can discover the latest titles in every genre and meet their favorite authors at the Miami Book Fair, November 17 - 24, 2024.
Thousands of avid bibliophiles and casual readers will flock to the festival, now in its 41st edition, at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College in Downtown Miami to hear from more than 400 renowned writers from all over the world.
The Miami Book Fair presents diverse programming all year round, but the eight-day festival (presented both live and online) is the highlight of Miami’s literary year. Scoop up books and unique gifts for yourself or the book lovers in your life – and don’t miss out on fun for the whole family at the Children’s Alley.
Read on for details on the 2023 event
Lectures and Panel Discussions
Attend lectures and panel discussions with popular authors who share their latest page-turners, answer questions about their writing processes and inspirations, and sign autographs. See the fair's events calendar for this year's lineup.
The Street Fair
The Street Fair is a favorite part of the festival, especially for families. It takes place Friday through Sunday (November 17-19). Browse booths filled with new and old books, stationery, puzzle books, planners and journals that will inspire you to write. You’ll find exhibitors offering fantasy and children’s fiction by Dana Trantham, mainstream fiction and romantic comedy by Dianna Dann, and paranormal humor by D.D. Charles. (Insider info: these are all pen names of the same writer!)
Enjoy musical performances and stop by the food trucks for a bite to eat. To skip the line, buy Street Fair tickets for Saturday and Sunday online. Tickets range from $5 to $10. It’s free for kids 12 and under. Street Fair activities on Friday are free for everyone.
Children’s Alley
Young readers ages 12 and under flock to Children’s Alley to engage in arts and crafts, listen to authors tell stories, and watch theater and musical performances. It’s not uncommon to see kids in face paint captivated by an author’s reading, and families’ strollers filled with new books to read at home. Teens and tweens can head to the Live Arts Lab for readings and conversations by popular young-adult authors such as E. Lockhart, Tiffany Jackson and Soman Chainani.
Accessibility
The Miami Book Fair strives to make their annual event fun for everyone. In addition to full wheelchair accessibility on the grounds and all venues, the fair welcomes personal assistants and trained service animals to attend free of charge. For the hearing-impaired, sign-language interpretation and assistive listening devices are available with advance notice of 72 business hours prior to the chosen event’s start time. Requests can be made via email waccess@mdc.edu, by calling (305) 237-3072 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.
In an effort to embrace Miami’s cultural diversity, the Miami Book Fair’s Fairgoers Guide includes details in Spanish and Creole as well as English.
Parking & Public Transportation
Parking options abound. Arrive early for free parking at the Miami Dade College parking garage. The Miami Parking Authority is offering $5 flat fee parking at the College Station Garage and 24 hour regular fee parking at the Convention Center Garage in the Bank of America building. Valet parking is also available for $7.
Located in the heart of Downtown Miami, the Miami Book Fair is easily accessible via Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover and the Freebee app.
