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Save the date! Miami Dade College’s (MDC) 42nd Miami Book Fair (MBF), the country’s finest literary festival, returns Nov. 16 to 23 with an exciting program for everyone. To kick off the festivities, the Fair unveiled this year’s official poster designed by Ian Teresa–Calleja, a Miami-based artist and graphic design student at New World School of the Arts (NWSA).
Drawing inspiration from Miami’s ever-evolving landscape—from gleaming skyscrapers to revitalized streets and neighborhoods, Teresa–Calleja captures the spirit of transformation.
“I wanted to draw a parallel between the city’s physical growth and the personal growth we experience through reading,” he said. “Books, like cities, help us build new ways of thinking. That process isn’t always easy, but it’s powerful—and worth it. Most of all, I wanted to create something inviting, a world that draws you in, just like a good book.”
This special collaboration with NWSA has produced several iconic Fair posters over the years, providing a unique opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their talent.
“I love our partnership with the students at New World School of the Arts,” said Lissette Mendez, Executive Director of Miami Book Fair. “For them, it’s a chance to flex their creativity, get real-world experience; for the Fair, it’s an opportunity to collaborate with the next generation of artists and designers. These students know the Fair deeply—many have been attending since childhood. It’s their Book Fair. Helping bridge generations and elevating student voices is one of the things I value most about my work and MDC.”
The Fair welcomes world-renowned authors, cultural influencers and high-profile personalities, including Evenings With headliners, to be announced soon. Hundreds of writers will present in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, with many sessions available live and on demand at miamibookfaironline.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. Miami Book Fair programming is made possible through generous support from the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council; Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; Miami Downtown Development Authority; and Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners. Miami Book Fair: Building community, one reader at a time. Follow the Miami Book Fair on social media @miamibookfair #miamireads.
Download images of the 2025 Miami Book Fair poster and artist here.
The complete Fair guide will be available at www.miamibookfair.com and in print in October.
Miami Book Fair Media Contact: Rachel Pinzur, Pinzur Communications, 305-725-2875, rachel@pinzurPR.com.
MDC Media Contacts: Sue Arrowsmith, director of media relations, 305-237-3710, sarrowsm@mdc.edu; or Norma Ardila, 305-237-3607, nardila@mdc.edu.
This and other MDC releases are available at news.mdc.edu.
