Whether you’re an avid reader or a parent looking for things to do with kids in Greater Miami & Miami Beach, the Miami Book Fair offers programming for book lovers throughout the year. Attend culture-rich events for the entire family, hop online to access virtual author talks and readings from the comfort of your home, hone your writing skills at workshops, or send your teen to an inspiring class. There are programs in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Don’t miss these free, stimulating events.

Sharpen Your Writing At Virtual Workshops

Once a month, the Miami Book Fair hosts a free, online writing event called First Draft. Think of it as a virtual happy hour with creative writing as the focus. The informal workshops are a chance to socialize with other writers, share your work and garner inspiration through rapid-fire creative exercises. Every workshop is hosted by an acclaimed author, many of them award-winning, and all have different themes and topics.

Attend A Reading By Your Favorite Author

The Miami Book Fair regularly hosts author readings, often in partnership with the popular independent book store Books & Books. A strong lineup of virtual readings and in-person events take place at various locations, including at the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami. Expect a variety of internationally known authors and speakers; past and upcoming guests include Chris Wallace, Anderson Cooper, Natalie Portman, Kenny G and many more.

Teens, Get Inspired At A Creative Writing Workshop

Young readers and aspiring writers should check out Speak Up, a virtual workshop series that takes place throughout the year. The creative writing program is open to all teenagers, and the workshops are led by experienced authors and professors who teach everything from drafting to publishing. It’s a safe space for teens to express themselves and let their creativity flow and grow, and no experience is needed.

Expand Your Creativity At A Cool Virtual Summer Camp For Teens

Another great way to keep teens engaged during the summer and sharpen their writing skills is at the Speak Up Creative Writing Summer Camp. Teens can apply to join this free week-long virtual camp where they’ll enjoy brainstorming activities, craft exercises and creative writing workshops led by teaching poets and prose writers, one-on-one mentorship, and master classes with distinguished authors. No experience is needed.

Enjoy Family Fun At A Literary Picnic

Cultural diversity and family fun are at the heart of Picnic de Libros, a series of outdoor picnics produced by the Miami Book Fair, Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center and the education and cultural organization Fundacion Cuatrogatos. Bring the whole family to the Koubek Center for an afternoon filled with bilingual activities, including storytelling, arts and crafts, dance, music and theater. The events encourage kids to read and inspire a passion for books, with baskets filled with books in Spanish and English. The picnics are free with RSVP.

Explore Haitian Literary Culture At The Little Haiti Book Festival

Bookmark your calendar for the Little Haiti Book Festival, which takes place every May in Little Haiti as part of Haitian Heritage Month. The culture-infused literary event is presented by Miami Book Fair and its partner Sosyete Koukouy Inc., an institution that preserves Haitian culture through education, arts and cultural presentations. The book festival showcases the literary talents of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora with book readings, thought-provoking discussions, meet and greets, children’s activities, and vibrant music and dancing showcases.

Missed A Reading? Stream It At Miami Book Fair Online

Can’t wait until the next book fair? Want to see an event from a prior year? The extensive  Miami Book Fair Online collection provides free, 24/7 on-demand access to past Miami Book Fair author presentations. Stream more than 100 conversations in a wide range of categories, including fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as readings tailored to children and teens.

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