From bookstores to the street: the Street Fair opens within the Miami Book Fair

The Miami Book Fair, the favorite quote of literature lovers in the south of Floridaa diverse, bilingual cultural event for the whole family, has a fair within the fair: Street Fair, a large open-air bookstore. There from big brands like Books & Books Even community cultural centers find a place in the colorful tents that brighten the atmosphere. Miami-Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus.

From Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19 (inclusive), at the Street Fair can be searched or discovered books, authors, souvenirs and antiques. There is a huge succession of stands filled with new, old and rare books, as well as stationery, puzzles and assorted publications. Culinary preparations are also offered in various food trucks and Musical shows. On Friday, all activities are free. Additionally, for children under 12 years old, admission is free.

Some stores offer signed book copies by their authors, in a large number of genres and formats. Likewise, the representatives of the small publishers They provide a touch of discovery and surprises. To deepen the diversity, visitors can find works published by professors from the M.D.C. and independent authors, which offers exposure for these creators. The opportunity to explore crafts that revolve around books is another added attraction for attendees.

Among the more than 250 exhibitors at the 40th edition of Miami Book Fair Artisans such as Lolitas Taylor, Summer Indigo, Zoomy Art, KarialexD Jewelry Accessories, and antique dealers such as Glover's Bookery and ABAA stand out. Editorials and recognized points of sale such as Books & Books, Centro Cultural Brasil-USA (CCBU), Hispanic Heritage Literature Organization–MiLibroHispano, Line by Lion Publications, Author Solutions and Europa Editions will also have a presence at the event.

The Street Fair It also has a section especially dedicated to miniature books, being one of the most visited spaces, where small editions are presented by publishing houses such as Multilibros en Español, The Smallest Books in the World, Readers' Favorite, TooFar Media, Wayward Cat Publishing, and Woodbridge Publishers.

Among the shows stands out Bloom! by Sway, one of the most striking presentations of the program Live Arts Miami. Featuring a combination of aerial acrobatics on 15-foot (4.5-meter) swinging poles, the show is an exploration of themes such as individuality, diversity, transformation and community, through movements that evoke nature. and humanity.

Also outdoors, Off The Shelf is a mini music festival that takes place at the Street Fair, and the 40th edition will feature live performances by notable artists such as Afrobeta, Kulcha Shok Muzik and The French Horn Collective.

For those under 12 years old, Children's Alley It is part of Street Fair: There will be readings, games and participatory activities, plus offerings like Animaza Studios, Books for $1, KatGirl and Friends Inc., PaperPie and The Crowns of Croswald. For young people, the fair has graphic novels and comics, as well as educational books; for the readers of speaks spanish Editions in Spanish are exhibited thanks to the presence of Ediciones Aguamiel, Bukkio and Edoilustrado.

The first Miami Book FairFounded by M.D.C. and community partners, took place in 1984 and, since its creation, has been featured among the best literary festivals in USA. The 2023 edition allows visitors to buy and reserve their tickets online, to avoid long lines.

When: until November 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami (300 NE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33132) and online. Children's Alley is located in Building 1, Upper Plaza, and Off The Shelf is located at Kyriakides Plaza & NE 1st Ave.

How much: Adult admission, $8 (advance online) or $10 (at the fair); two-day pass, $15; admission for teenagers and those over 62, US$5 (US$8 two-day pass); Admission for children up to and including 12 years old, free. Ticketed events include a pass to the fair.