Miami Book Fair International

[1][2] The two primary organizers of the inaugural 1984 Book Fair from the Miami-Dade Public Library System were Head of Community Relations Margarita Cano and Wolfsonian campus librarian Juanita Johnson.

[3] The Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) is affiliated with the Miami Book Fair International.

[5] Writers come from across the United States and other countries including Argentina, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England, France, Finland, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Israel, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad, among others.

It celebrates their place in United States literary life and their increasing popularity and integration into mainstream literature, culture, and education.

[7] Children's Alley, designed for young readers, features storytelling, puppets, theatrical performances, educational games, and hands-on activities.

[9] Miami Book Fair International also offers workshops and presentations to local teachers, librarians, and educators as part of Generation Genius.

[10] Miami Book Fair International also includes hors d'oeuvre, complimentary cocktails, and nightly entertainment before weeknight author presentations.

[12] Authors writing on LGBTQIA+ topics are represented throughout the festival with titles in fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and erotica.

[13] Center for Literature and Theatre faculty, authors, and agents provide workshops related to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and publishing.