Saturday, October 27, 2007

The Book Fair is Coming!

The renowned Miami Book Fair International is back again! Now in its 24th year, the event, which is hosted by Miami Dade College, will be held from November 4 through November 11, 2007, with the popular street fair running from November 9 through 11.

Fair goers can expect to:

* Attend discussions by hundreds of recently published authors from around the world and from home, including Edna Buchanan, Edwidge Danticat, Dave Barry, Chris Matthews, Ha Jin, Michael Ondaatje, and many more
* Meet authors such as Rosie O'Donnell, Jenna Bush, Nikki Giovanni, Caroline Kennedy, and more at the "Evening With" presentations
* Have family fun activities and storytelling at Children's Alley
* Browse through rare and historic books at the Antiquarian Annex
* Check out South Florida's best and brightest literary talent at the Write Out Loud Cafe, hosted by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts
* ...and much more!

There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities for anyone who wants to become more involved in this landmark annual event!

Whether you are a volunteer or an attendee, be sure not to miss out on this spectacular Miami literary tradition.

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