The 42nd Miami Book Fair (MBF) runs from November 16 to 23, 2025, hosting hundreds of authors and gathering thousands of readers at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida, and strengthening the region’s literary culture.
The Fair welcomes world-renowned authors, cultural influencers and high-profile personalities, including Evenings With headliners [see program]. Writers will present in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, with many sessions available live and on demand at https://www.miamibookfair.com/.
This year’s highlights include:
- ReadCaribbean, spotlighting Haitian and other Caribbean voices.
- ReadingEast, featuring authors from the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- IberoAmerican Program, a robust lineup of Hispanic writers, poets, journalists, artists, and storytellers.
- Free community events: Opening Day Block Party on Sunday, Nov. 16, and the much-anticipated Lost Chapter, a rooftop lounge with stunning views of downtown Miami (open nightly from Nov. 19–23).
- Children’s Alley will offer interactive fun and educational activities for kids during the Street Fair weekend (Nov. 21–23) featuring hundreds of vendors. Meanwhile, Off the Shelf live music stage hosts high-energy performances throughout the weekend. Attendees can browse Street Fair vendors offering everything from books and art to delicious eats from food trucks and pop-up cafés.
- The Next Page, a signature dinner event and fundraiser honoring literary champions and cultural leaders, with proceeds supporting the Fair’s continued legacy. The Next Page will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, at the JW Marriott Marquis. For event and sponsorship details, contact Corey Lewis at CLewis2@mdc.edu, 305-237-7847 or Lisa Better at LBetter@mdc.edu, 305-790-7597.
About Miami Book Fair
Founded in 1984 by Miami Dade College and partners, Miami Book Fair engages the community through inclusive, accessible programs that promote reading and support writers year-round. The annual eight-day festival has grown into the largest and most comprehensive community-rooted literary gathering in the United States, generating discourse on contemporary literature and current issues of international importance.
Throughout the rest of the year, Miami Book Fair hosts an ongoing schedule of activities, including The Little Haiti Book Festival; creative writing and publishing workshops; author presentations; reading campaigns; and Books for Free, a partnership with The Children’s Trust that distributes more than 150,000 free books a year to children in Miami-Dade County. [. . .]
For more information, see https://www.miamibookfair.com/ and https://www.miamibookfair.com/downloadable-guide/
For list of authors, go to https://www.miamibookfair.com/authors/
Also see https://news.mdc.edu/pressrelease/miami-book-fair-unveils-2025-official-poster-announces-highlights/