Little Haiti Book Festival 2023

Miami Book Fair and Sosyete Koukouy present the Little Haiti Book Festival featuring authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, workshops for writers, storytelling and hands-on activities for children, dance and music performances, Haitian comedy, a community meet and greet with some of Little Haiti’s award-winning VIP guests and community leaders, and more. Our panel topics include Chaos and Community: The Impact of New Immigration Laws on Haitian Refugees in the US and Building a Healthier Future: A Panel Discussion on Environmental Sustainability in Haiti.

• 12 P.M. HAITIAN COMEDY WITH AUBRY BLAGUE, whose unique brand of observational humor and witty commentary on a wide range of topics will leave you laughing out loud and wanting more.
• 2 P.M. DANCE PERFORMANCE BY NSL DANCE ENSEMBLE, featuring vibrant and authentic Haitian folk dances that will transport you to another time and place.
• 3:30 P.M. LIVE MUSIC WITH PAPALOKO, the legendary world music band that blends traditional Haitian rhythms with Afro-Caribbean, African, and jazz sounds.
• ALL DAY HEART-PUMPING BEATS WITH DJ NICKY MIX – one of the most famous Haitian DJs of the diaspora and host at Radio Carnivale, the first Haitian radio station in the U.S. – spinning Haitian konpa, roots, and rara music!
• ALL DAY DISCOVER THE MAGIC WITH EMCEE MECCA “GRIMO” MARCELIN – A cultural ambassador and creative advocate, Mecca “Grimo” Marcelin will entertain and guide you through the event as you enjoy DJ Nicky Mix’s heart-pumping beats.
• ALL DAY FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS, courtesy of Miami Book Fair and The Children’s Trust’s Books for Free program.