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Join us 2026 for the Tampa International Book Fair!

A FREE, fOUR-day, Literary & cultural extravaGANZA

in the heart of Ybor City

The Tampa International Book Fair is committed to presenting a major literary festival, free-to-the-public, that reflects the city’s dynamic, cross-cultural book readers and literary community.

These literary themed events are presented in bookstores, clubs, libraries, cultural organizations and performance spaces to collectively create a literary celebration in all five boroughs.

Writers

A large cohort of international, national, regional, and local authors of adult and children’s books will converge on Ybor City (in-person and virtually) for several days of activities including workshops, meeting prospective publishers, readings, children’s and youth activities, books sales, performances, and more.

publishers

Publishers of English- and Spanish-language books for adults and children will be in attendance to participate in workshops, meet prospective authors, sit in on readings, sell books, participate in other Fair activities, and plan for future collaboration with the TIBF.

presentations

Presentations will include new book launches and prose and poetry readings in both Spanish and English, musical and dance performances, and varied children’s activities.

writers

publishers

presentations

Presentations will include new book launches and prose and poetry readings in both Spanish and English, musical and dance performances, and varied children’s activities.