Escribe Aqui / Write Here Cafecito
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Dive into Miami's literary scene at The Betsy Hotel.
The Betsy - South Beach kicks off the 10th Annual Escribe Aquí/Write Here Festival on Saturday, August 3. Hosted by Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Caridad Moro Gronlier, the evening features a reading and conversation with 2024 Betsy Escribe Aquí Fellow Kai Coggin, the Poet Laureate of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
This intimate gathering marks the beginning of a week-long festival celebrating diverse voices in contemporary literature. From August 4 to 6, the Escribe Aquí/Write Here program will feature an array of events, including residencies for eight writers in The Betsy Writers Room, and additional Cafecito conversations with participating artists.
Known for its innovative arts and culture programs, The Betsy's Escribe Aquí/Write Here Festival celebrates writers working at the intersection of arts, culture and identity. This year's programming partners include the FIU-Wolfsonian Humanities Lab and the Iris Photo Collective, with lead funding provided by the Perez CreATE program.