YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS
FALL/WINTER 2015/16
Bestselling authors, creative writing, literary socials and reading adventures for kids. In English and en Espa単ol.
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Creative Writing Program
A month-long reading campaign to engage reluctant readers. Powered by a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. In Spring 2016, we’ll be reading Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat.
Read to Learn Books For Free
A literacy program, in partnership with The Children’s Trust, that encourages children to read by making free books available in Miami-Dade County’s most underresourced neighborhoods. Shelves are located in public health clinics, neighborhood assistance centers, public housing and elsewhere. More than 4,500 books are given away monthly. Miami Book Fair depends on book and monetary donations from the public to keep up with community demand. Visit miamibookfair.com to purchase a low-cost book.
Continuing education creative writing courses and workshops scheduled during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Miami Writers Institute
A yearly creative writing conference featuring workshops with bestselling and award-winning authors and publishing professionals.
Visiting Authors
Readings, lectures and signings open to the public, plus residencies and workshops for Miami Dade College students and in public schools.
Paz Prize for Poetry
Miami Book Fair established The Paz Prize for Poetry in partnership with The National Poetry Series in Spring 2012. The award honors a poet writing in Spanish and living in the United States. The second Paz Prize winner, chosen in Fall 2014, is Carlos Pintado for his collection, Nueve Monedas.
Miami Book Fair NOVEMBER 15-22, 2015 Author Events
From newbies to Nobel prize winners, these authors — their readings and discussions — are the heart of the Fair.
Street Fair
Three days, a million books, two hundred thousand readers, plus street performances and delicious food: a celebration unequaled.
Destination: Comics
Miami Book Fair’s own comic con! Featuring creator panels, comics-making workshops, publishers and comics shops.
Generation Genius Children's Alley
Activities in seven pop-up “fun rooms” encourage learning, imagination and exploration of science, visual arts, world cultures, music, and health and fitness.
The Swamp
An interactive pop-up lounge featuring artists and writers from all over Florida. The Swamp reflects the current cultural scene and showcases work that explores the beauty, brains and downright “weirdness” of life in the Sunshine State.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Generation Genius StoryArts A literacy project for children that bridges art-making and reading and takes place in City of Miami parks’ afterschool programs. The Center distributes free books to participating children at each session.
Generation Genius Writes
Creative writing workshops for children and teens in locations throughout Miami, as well as in their schools. Taught by local and visiting authors.
Generation Genius Authors
Author readings and creative writing workshops for children and teens, at Miami Book Fair International (best field trips ever!), and in classrooms all over the county. Free books for all, thanks to the Fair’s generous sponsors.
Ongoing: Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 MiAmi (Mi = my in Spanish; Ami = friend in French)
Haiti and Cuba: Twin Heartbeats of Miami, a Youth Leadership Project Created by Miami Herald photojournalist Carl Juste in partnership with Miami Book Fair, this project will bring together 21 students from Miami Dade College’s Honors College to collaborate on a project inspired by the forthcoming book, Havana and Haiti: Two Cultures, One Community, which explores the cultures of Haiti and Cuba through photography and essays by more than 40 photojournalists and writers. This pilot program will start at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year with students from all eight MDC campuses, and will extend into the spring. The students will follow a curriculum created by program instructors Carl Juste, CW Griffin and Anjanette Delgado, and travel together into each other’s neighborhoods to do research and execute the work. They will share and discuss their life experiences and the work in development with each other and their mentors in an effort to get at deeper truths while dispelling stereotypes and myths. For more information, email lissette.mendez@mdc.edu.
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Tuesday, September 8 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | MDC Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
Travel Stories: How to Write the World with Tom Swick During this course, you will develop travel stories with the intent of eventually publishing them. Discover the seven key elements – a personal voice, a point of view, imagination, insight, humor, people, dialogue – and how best to incorporate them into your stories. You will learn how to find a theme in your disparate and seemingly random experiences of visiting a place, create a narrative arc that readers can easily follow, and, if possible, incorporate a sense of suspense to hook your audience. Tom Swick will provide examples of strong travel writing to be discussed in class. At the end of the course, we will focus on the publishing markets – both print and online – for travel stories, and how to write an efficient and appealing query letter.
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the strands of ourselves to the bigger pictures – the personal to the broad stroke.
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8 weeks, September 9 – October 28 Registration $190 (miamibookfair.com)
Thursday, September 10 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | MDC Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
Learning, then Burning (Or at Least Overturning), the Writing Rule Book with Roxanna Elden In this class, we will discuss the rationale behind the most common advice about writing publishable stories, including basics every hopeful author should know. Then we’ll practice breaking each rule. Get ready to write unlikeable characters, genre-bending stories, multiple points of view… and a whole bunch of other potentially wonderful writing styles you’ve been warned about.
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4 weeks, September 8 – September 29 Registration $100 (miamibookfair.com)
6 weeks, September 10 – October 15 Registration $145 (miamibookfair.com)
In Spanish/en español Wednesday, September 9
Sábado 12 de septiembre
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | MDC Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
12 m. | Freedom Tower del Miami Dade College, 600 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami
Creative Nonfiction: What Is It and Where Do I Start? With Vanessa Garcia
¡Tómate una copa y escribe mejor! con José Ignacio “Chascas” Valenzuela
This course will encompass personal narrative, long-form and literary journalism, memoir, and combinations of these genres. We will explore what creative nonfiction is, and how to start writing it using our powers of memory and observation to build the stories we want to tell. Here, we will learn how to connect
La Feria del Libro de Miami se une al MDC Museum of Art + Design para presentar Sticky Fingers, una tertulia literaria que transforma el brunch del sábado en una catarata de cuentos. Escribe, cómete un pastelito delicioso y escribe mejor.
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con el resto de los participantes. Hacemos una pausa para socializar y para que pidas una copa –mimosas y bloody marys– (¡la primera copa es invitación de la casa!) y repetimos la dinámica. Este es un evento para adultos. Puedes dejar a tus hijos en el salón contiguo en Sticky Kids! José Ignacio Valenzuela nació en Chile y comenzó una carrera internacional escribiendo exitosas telenovelas. Como escritor de literatura, ha desarrollado una vasta e importante carrera en Latinoamérica. Ha publicado más de quince libros para adultos, jóvenes y niños, y muchos de ellos se han convertido en best sellers en diferentes países. Es el caso de la Trilogía del Malamor, que está considerada la primera trilogía de fantasía de América Latina en español.
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Saturday, September 12 12 – 2:00 p.m. | Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Downtown Art Days First Draft: Sticky Fingers Brunch Edition Write a story. Have a drink. Eat a sticky bun. Write a better story. This is how it goes: participants are led by instructor Roxanna Elden in a short, themed writing prompt, then everyone gets some time to write their stories. Those who want to will read their work aloud. We’ll take a break to drink and socialize (your first mimosa is on the house!), then we start the whole process over again. This First Draft event is presented in partnership with MDC MOA+D. Theme: Creation and Procreation Arriving with your kids? No problem! MDC’s
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Museum of Art & Design is hosting an art activity completely free and just for kids (see event details below). Or catch short films for kids, courtesy of Miami International Film Festival. | Free. RSVP required: miamibookfair.com
Saturday, September 12 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami
The Children’s Trust Family Expo Join The Miami Book Fair at The Children’s Trust Family Expo for readings by beloved children’s book authors George O’Connor and Frank Cammuso. This day-long family festival features activities and entertainment, including storytelling, arts and crafts, urban gardening workshops and more. Books will be donated to the Read to Learn Books for Free bookshelf program.
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Free. Visit miamibookfair.com for complete schedule and more information
Friday, September 18 7 p.m. | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium, Downtown Miami
Salman Rushdie
A reading by from Two Years Eight Months and TwentyEight Nights: A Novel. Co-presented with Books & Books.
Thursday, September 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | MDC Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
First Impressions: Memoir and Your First Chapter with Nikki Moustaki The opening of a memoir is like baiting a hook. The initial chapter serves two critical purposes: to entice the reader into following your journey, and to
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introduce the characters, settings, mood, and dramatic action that will comprise the rest of the book. This workshop will help you write and hone that most important first sentence, first paragraph, and first chapter. We will also discuss other fundamentals of memoir, including character development and plot. Most of all, we’ll have fun transforming your ideas and story into words on the page.
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6 weeks, September 24 – October 29 Registration $145 (miamibookfair.com)
Thursday, September 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Books & Books - Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard
First Draft: A Literary Social Write a story. Have a drink. Write a better story. This is how it goes: participants are led by instructor Nick Garnett in a short, themed writing prompt, then everyone gets some time to write their stories. Those who want to will read their work aloud. We’ll take a break to drink and socialize (your first drink is on the house!), then we start the whole process over again. Theme: Between the Sheets | Free. RSVP required: miamibookfair.com
Monday, September 28 Various campus locations, Miami Dade College
Aja Monet Florida Literary Arts Coalition fall touring performance artist and poet, Aja Monet, will visit with Miami Dade College students and read from her debut work The Black Unicorn Sings.
Monday, October 5 7 p.m. | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium, Downtown Miami
Cindy Crawford
A reading by from Becoming.
Co-presented with Books & Books.
In Spanish/en español Viernes 9 de octubre 8 p.m. | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
Presentación del poemario El instante que nos une, de Nancy García En el marco del evento Fiesta de la lectura/The Reading Festival se realiza el lanzamiento del libro El instante que nos une (Fundación Cuatrogatos, 2015), obra póstuma de Nancy García (La Habana,1954-Miami, 2014), con ilustraciones de Zaida del Río. Un cuaderno de versos íntimos que habla de la vida, los amigos, la memoria y exilio. Participan destacados autores y figuras de las artes escénicas de Miami. En colaboración con la Fundación Cuatrogatos y Books & Books | Actividad gratuita
Friday, October 9 Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus
Chantel Acevedo In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, author Chantel Acevedo will speak to Miami Dade College students about her new book, The Distant Marvels.
This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida.
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In Spanish/en español Sábado 10 de octubre
Martes 13 de octubre
3 p.m. | Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami
7 p.m. | Books & Books - Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Fiesta de la lectura: tarde de cuentacuentos Por tercer año consecutivo, el Koubek Center del Miami Dade College será el escenario de la clausura del evento Fiesta de la lectura, organizado por la Fundación Cuatrogatos en el marco del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Esta actividad recreativa al aire libre es una invitación a imaginar, a crear y a divertirse con cuentos de distintos lugares del mundo. Una propuesta lúdica y cultural que incluye cuentacuentos, música, talleres de creatividad, kamishibai (teatro de papel) y sorpresas.
In Spanish/en español
¡Tómate una copa y escribe mejor! con Juan Carlos Valls Una tertulia literaria guiada. Embriaga a tu editor interno y exprésate con libertad. Así es como funciona: Te damos un tema, escribes diez minutos, si quieres compartes con el resto de los participantes. Hacemos una pausa para socializar y para que pidas una copa (¡la primera copa es invitación de la casa!). Repetimos la dinámica.
Las actividades de la Fiesta de la lectura se dirigen al público hispano y también a todas aquellas personas que hablan y estudian el español como segunda lengua en Miami.
Juan Carlos Valls es cubano y poeta. Entre otras obras, ha publicado Los animales del corazón, Los días de la pérdida, Conversaciones con la gloria, Décimas habaneras y La ventana doméstica.
En colaboración con la Fundación Cuatrogatos
En colaboración con Books & Books
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Saturday, October 10 2 p.m. | Chapman Conference Center at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
Rick Riordan
A reading by from Magnum Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer. Co-presented with Books & Books.
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In Spanish/en español Viernes 16 de octubre 6 p.m. | Centro Cultural Español, 1490 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Presentación de la novela La edad ganada, de Mar Gómez Glez La dramaturga y narradora madrileña Mar Gómez Glez habla sobre su nuevo libro La edad ganada (Caballo de Troya, 2015) novela que lanza una mirada inquisitiva, desde la perspectiva de su protagonista femenina, al universo familiar. Mar Gómez Glez: Graduada en Sociología por la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, tiene un máster en Teoría de la Literatura
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en la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Reside actualmente en Nueva York. Ha escrito teatro, la novela Cambio de sentido y el libro infantil Abecedario. En colaboración con el Centro Cultural Español, America Reads Spanish y Books & Books | Actividad gratuita
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Monday, November 2 7 p.m. | Chapman Conference Center at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
Diana Nyad
In Spanish/en español
A reading by from Find a Way.
Sábado 17 de octubre 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami
Brunch Literario con Mar Gómez Glez Uno de los mejores momentos para compartir ideas y opiniones es alrededor de una mesa mientras se disfruta de un buen brunch. Un anfitrión moderará este encuentro informal entre escritores donde, a la vez que se conversa sobre temas de interés común, se degustarán algunos deliciosos platos de la comida local, con la escritora española Mar Gómez Glez. En colaboración con el Centro Cultural Español, America Reads Spanish y Books & Books gratuita. Espacio limitado. Para | Actividad más información, llamar 305-237-7750
Thursday, October 29 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami, 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach
First Draft: A Literary Social Write a story. Have a drink. Write a better story. This is how it goes: participants are led by instructor Lynne Barrett in a short, themed writing prompt, then everyone gets some time to write their stories. Those who want to will read their work aloud. We’ll take a break to drink and socialize (your first
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Co-presented with Books & Books.
Thursday, November 5 7 p.m. | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium, Downtown Miami
David Mitchell
A reading by from The Bone Clocks: A Novel.
Co-presented with Books & Books
In Spanish/en español Sábado 7 de noviembre 4 p.m. | Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami
Presentación del poemario Las voces de los muertos, de Orlando González Esteva Presentación del poemario Las voces de los muertos (Colección Abstracta, Vaso Roto Ediciones, 2015), de Orlando González Esteva, cuyos versos están dedicados al exilio cubano que ha envejecido y muerto soñando con el regreso a la isla y con un destino mejor para ella. González Esteva recrea, a través de la poesía, el mundo que ve desaparecer, habla por sus mayores y acaba reconociéndose un difunto más. (continued on page 19)
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32 Years in Downtown Miami The largest and finest literary festival in the country celebrates 32 years with eight days of literary superstars, plus hands-on learning activities for children, authors for teens, cooking demonstrations by top chefs, food trucks, live music and other artistic events at The Swamp and more!
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1 million books for sale
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Excited? We are too. So until this year’s Fair, check out some stats about the 2014 Miami Book Fair, below.
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Orlando González Esteva nació en Cuba y reside en Estados Unidos desde 1965. Entre sus libros de versos figuran Mañas de la poesía, El pájaro tras la flecha, Fosa común, Escrito para borrar, Casa de todos y La noche y los suyos. Es también autor de los siguientes ensayos, entre otros: Elogio del garabato, Mi vida con los delfines, Amigo enigma y Animal que escribe. Ha desarrollado una intensa labor cultural en la radio, los teatros y la prensa escrita del sur de la Florida. Octavio Paz llamó sus poemas “pruebas de que el idioma español todavía sabe bailar y cantar.” En colaboración con Books & Books
gratuita. | Actividad Capacidad limitada por orden de llegada.
Thursday, December 10 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Visit miamibookfair.com for location
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Save These Dates! In Spanish/en español Enero 2016 Centro Cultural Español - 1490 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Diálogos poliédricos El libro de un autor invitado es el foco de este encuentro en el que un grupo de personas opinan sobre la obra desde sus respectivas profesiones, disciplinas y roles sociales. Mediante una conversación dinámica y franca, los participantes tienen la oportunidad de intercambiar criterios con el creador; a ese interesante diálogo se incorpora posteriormente el público asistente con sus preguntas y valoraciones. En colaboración con el Centro Cultural Español y Books & Books | Actividad gratuita.
February 15 through March 14, 2016
The Big Read
This is how it goes: participants are led by an instructor in a short, themed writing prompt, then everyone gets some time to write their stories. Those who want to will read their work aloud. We’ll take a break to drink and socialize (your first drink is on the house!), then we start the whole process over again. Theme: Improvisation | Free. RSVP required: miamibookfair.com
Miami Book Fair will celebrate reading in 2016 with The Big Read, featuring events and activities inspired by Brother I’m Dying, by Edwidge Danticat, including readings, panel discussions, teen writing workshops, musical events, a photography exhibit and more. Visit miamibookfair.com after January 15, 2016, for a full listing of events.
Wednesday, May 4 - Saturday, May 7 MDC Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
Miami Writers Institute Creative writing and publishing workshops with renowned authors and publishing professionals Smith Henderson, Terrance Hayes, Dani Shapiro, The Book Doctors and others. Visit miamibookfair.com after February 1, 2016, for more information and to register.
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Read to Learn Books for Free gives away
4,000 BOOKS
to underserved kids each week.
DONATE A BOOK & JOIN THE FIGHT FOR LITERACY. Visit miamibookfair.com for more information and to learn how you can help!
Read to Learn Books For Free is a program of The Children’s Trust in partnership with Miami Book Fair.
SAVE THE DATE!
May 4-7, 2016
s r e t i r W i m a i M e t u t i t s In Creative Writing and Publishing Intensive three- and four-day workshops limited to 15 writers, plus talks on the marketplace and evening socials in Miami hotspots. 2016 faculty: Smith Henderson, Terrance Hayes, The Book Doctors and others! Complete information available February 1: miamibookfair.com or 305.237.3940.
300 N.E. Second Ave., Freedom Tower, 7th Floor Miami, Florida 33132-2296
Miami Book Fair thanks its partners:
Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees Helen Aguirre Ferré, Chair • Armando J. Bucelo Jr., Vice Chair Marili Cancio • Daniel Diaz Leyva • Benjamín León III • Bernie Navarro • Armando J. Olivera Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, marital status, religion, age or veteran’s status. Contact the office of equal opportunity programs/ADA coordinator at 305-237-0269 for more information.
Supporters of Miami Book Fair include:
With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.