The Miami Book Fair is returning for its 41st year, transforming downtown Miami into a book lover's dream. Patrons can attend panels, readings, storytelling sessions, and browse a variety of vendors. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 24, the event will showcase hundreds of authors and highlight literature in a variety of languages including English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Coinciding with events throughout the week, the street fair, an open-air market, will also feature family-friendly activities, three days of live music, as well as food and drink provided by Smorgasburg Miami.
The University of Miami is proud to continue its partnership with the Miami Book Fair, organized by Miami Dade College, and celebrate the work of our numerous accomplished faculty authors.
“The humanities and educational programs like the Miami Book Fair foster critical thinking, empathy, and cultural understanding. These, in turn, enrich our communities and provide a common ground to share and cultivate diverse perspectives,” said Guillermo “Willy” Prado, interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.
Get discounted tickets to the Miami Book Fair Street Fair.
Located in Downtown Miami, the street fair is an open-air market featuring authors, vendors, live music, performances, and culinary specialties. University faculty and staff members can purchase single day tickets to the street fair on Saturday or Sunday and get 50 percent off—a $4 discount per ticket—using code UMMBFDISCOUNT.
Also available, a limited number of University students can obtain two free single-day tickets to the street fair using code UMMBFSTUDENT at checkout. This offer is available first-come, first-served to the first 1,000 students who use the code to purchase tickets for either Saturday or Sunday.
Events spotlight University faculty members.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m. - Room 8202
LISANDRO PÉREZ ON ‘THE HOUSE ON G STREET: A CUBAN FAMILY SAGA’—MEMOIR
Lisandro Pérez on “The House on G Street,” in conversation with Michael J. Bustamante, associate professor of history, the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, and the director of academic programs at the Cuban Heritage Collection.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - Room 8102 - MAGIC
MIAMI HISTORIES AND EVERYDAY HEROES—NONFICTION
Cesar Becerra on “The Kaimiloa Project.” Paul S. George and Henry Green, professor of religious studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, on “Jewish Miami Beach”; moderated by Bea Brickell.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - Pavilion
DEBUTS FROM NEW MIAMI STARS—FICTION
Andrew Boryga, University of Miami alumnus, on “Victim,” Asha Elias, on “Pink Glass Houses,” and Melissa Mogollon on “Oye.”
Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - Room 8201
All HAPPY FAMILIES ARE ALIKE—FICTION
Cris Ascunce on “My Best Plan,” A.J. Bermudez, visiting assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, on “Stories No One Hopes Are About Them,” Susan Muaddi Darraj on “Behind You Is the Sea,” Amina Lolita Gautier, professor of English at the College of Arts and Sciences, on “The Best That You Can Do.”
Sunday, Nov. 24, 1:30 p.m. - Room 8203
RECLAIMING AND DEFENDING OUR DEMOCRACY—NONFICTION
Sam Daley-Harris, University of Miami alumnus, on “Reclaiming Our Democracy,” Aquilino Gonell on “American Shield.”
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m. - Auditorium, building 1, 2nd floor
Daniel J. Levitin on “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord,” with special guest performance by Shelly Berg, dean of the Philip and Patricia Frost School of Music.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m. - Room 8203
HARD-BOILED CRIME THRILLERS—FICTION
Alejandro Nodarse, a graduate of the M.F.A. program, on “Blood in the Cut,” Tracy Clark on “Fall,” James Grippando on “Goodbye Girl.”
Sunday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m. - Pavilion at NE 2nd Ave. and NE 3rd St.
SECRETS AND SECOND CHANCES—FICTION
Louis Bayard on “The Wildes,” Margot Livesey on “The Road from Belhaven,” Jill McCorckle on “Old Crimes”; moderated by Mamta Chaudhry, who obtained a doctorate in English at the College of Arts and Sciences.
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