Miami: Local Author Book Fair - Saturday, 1/25
Join us to meet and connect with 50+ local authors shaping Miami-Dade County's thriving literary culture. Enjoy presentations and workshops by bestselling authors, live readings, illustrator workshops with a Marvel & DC Comics artist, arts and crafts, character appearances & photo ops, live music, face painting and more! A free event for all ages.
2025 Local Author Book Fair schedule of events and a list of participating authors
Parking Information:
West Lot Garage
220 NW 3rd Street
Miami, FL 33128
$5.00 (flat rate) validated parking at the Main Library. Parking tickets are validated in the lobby at the Security Desk.
Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage (50 NW 2 Ave.) is currently closed.
Schedule of talks and experiences...
Author Presentations & Workshops
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. (Auditorium)
Becoming an Author Through Family, Culture, Community, (and Abuelas) with Pablo Cartaya
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. (2nd Floor)
How to Create a Graphic Novel with Marvel & DC Comic Artist Ralph Cabrera
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. (Auditorium)
Building Author Visibility with Rochelle Weinstein
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. (Auditorium)
Picture Books: Pathway to Publication with Sita Singh
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. (2nd Floor)
How to Create a Graphic Novel with Marvel & DC Comic Artist Ralph Cabrera
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. (Auditorium and 2nd Floor)
Local Author Book Readings
...Kids will also have opportunities to meet some of their favorite characters
Presentations & Performances for Kids
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Pete the Cat: Performed by Miami Children’s Museum Theatre Troupe
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Mr. J's Family Jam: A Multi-Sensory Read and Sing-along
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Storytime Readings