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Leila Khalil
khalill@mdpls.org
305-375-5291

Miami-Dade Public Library System hosts 2025 Local Author Book Fair


MIAMI-DADE (January 23, 2025) — On Saturday, January 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade County Public Library System will present the 2025 Local Author Book Fair, a free annual event celebrating and supporting Miami-Dade County's rich literary talent, at the Main Library in downtown Miami.

Attendees of all ages will have the opportunity to meet and connect with more than 50 local and independent authors, participate in informative publishing, marketing and illustration workshops, enjoy author readings, live performances, photo ops with storybook characters – including Pete the Cat, Cookie Mouse and Rainbow Fish – craft activities and much more.

Featured workshops include:

  • Becoming an Author Through Family, Culture, Community (and Abuelas) with author Pablo Cartaya
  • Building Author Visibility with author Rochelle Weinstein
  • Picture Books: Pathway to Publication with author Sita Singh
  • How to Create a Graphic Novel with Marvel & DC Comic Artist Ralph Cabrera


For a complete schedule of events and the full list of participating authors, visit www.mdpls.org/author-fair.

Who:    Miami-Dade County Public Library System

What:   2025 Local Author Book Fair

When:  Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130

Parking Information: Parking is available at the West Lot Garage, 220 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33128, for a flat rate of $5.00 with ticket validation. Please bring your ticket to the Main Library Security Desk for validation.

Public Transit: Take Metrorail to the Government Center Station. The Main Library is across the street.

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To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System-sponsored program or meeting, please call Monica Martinez at 305-375-5094 or email programs@mdpls.org five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Miami-Dade Public Library System

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