Miami, Nov. 14, 2024 – Miami Book Fair’s magical Children’s Alley welcomes young readers and their families for three days of literary adventures during the Street Fair weekend, Nov. 22-24. From Grammy-winning musicians to Newbery Medal authors, this year’s lineup promises a celebration of creativity, learning and imagination!
Grammy Award-winning artist Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band bring bilingual pop tunes to the Participate! Stage, delivering smart, crafty lyrics and irresistible fun beats on Friday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Diaz is also the award-winning author of the picture books Paletero and La Guitarrista.
Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina visits Stanza’s Story Wagon on Saturday, Nov 23, at 2 p.m. to share her heartwarming new picture book, No More Señora Mimí, a touching tale about community and caregivers. Later that day, don’t miss the epic Illustrator Draw-Off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 23, and again at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, where celebrated artists Jerry Craft, John Hendrix and Edel Rodriguez will battle it out with markers and imagination. Hosted by author/illustrator George O’Connor.
Other Children’s Alley highlights include:
BattleBots Demo on Friday, Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. where kids discover the exciting world of combat robotics at the Learn! Canopy. Art lovers can create their own works during Art Rocks! DIY Stone Paintings with Tori Scott, transforming simple stones into Jackson Pollock-style masterpieces on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the Create! Canopy.
Learn the incredible story of how the first World Cup trophy was stolen and recovered by a dog, create your own trophy or mascot, and test your knowledge at the FIFA Museum Soccer Station. And look out for photo opportunities and special giveaways with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, everyone’s favorite canine cop who’s part dog, part man, and all hero.
The Read & Chill Lounge will host a family yoga session with Namaste + Play at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24. In the afternoon, this open-air lounge is perfect for relaxing with a new book on a beanbag.
Download the free Miami Book Fair Guide to view a complete list of events. Visit the Info Booth to pick up a Wordsmith Passport and complete activities around Children’s Alley to earn stamps and redeem for a free book!
For Miami Book Fair information, visit www.miamibookfair.com, or call 305-237-3528 or email wbookfair@mdc.edu.
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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.
Miami Book Fair contact: Lisa B. Palley, Palley Promotes, 305-761-1339, lpalley@bellsouth.net.