Miami Book Fair International

By Joseph Cooper,

Published November 9, 2016 at 11:55 AM EST

(11-8-2016) Today’s Topical Currents highlights one of South Florida’s top events, the Miami Book Fair International, now in its 33^rd year.

Esteemed worldwide, the Book Fair is produced and presented by Miami Dade College, with some 450 authors, a myriad of events, and of course, the gigantic street fair.

We visit with Co-founder, Mitchell Kaplan, and Director of Programs, Lisette Mendez.

www.miamibookfair.com 305-237-3258

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