Top Children's Bookstores In South Florida
265 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 442-4408
www.booksandbooks.comBooks & Books is the perennial favorite for both the young and old. It offers a great selection of books including children's, young adult and adult books and hosts frequent book signings throughout the year featuring authors like Ridley Pearson, author of the "Kingdom Keepers" series. It also supports local schools by keeping required reading stocked for students and by holding school-sponsored book fairs with a portion of the funds benefiting the school. It's the best choice in South Florida for children's books with three South Florida locations to serve you.
Bookstore In The Grove
3390 Mary St.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 443-2855
www.thebookstoreinthegrove.dreamhosters.com
The Bookstore In The Grove is a local bookshop featuring wide releases, local authors and events. Every Friday at 4 p.m., the bookstore hosts a story time reading that encourages learning without your little ones knowing it. Plus, it has the added benefit of an on-site café that takes care of the after-school snack. If your child has a knack with words, he or she can enter the La Plume Young Writers Contest. It's for elementary school to high school Coral Gables residents and it's held once a year. The grand prize winner will get their story published, proving that The Bookstore In The Grove doesn't just house authors, it creates them.
Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theatre
Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus
10910 S.W. 17th St.
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-0496
www.theatre.fiu.eduNov. 8 - 9, 13 - 16 at 8 p.m.. Nov. 10, 17 at 2 p.m.FIU Theatre puts a classic fairytale on its head with Rufus Norris's "Sleeping Beauty," an irreverent look at the princess who falls asleep with the prick of a finger and the flatulent fairy who tries to save her. These students are ready to show you "This isn't Disney, Princess." An interesting bonus, on Nov. 13, this production will have a special behind-the-scenes look led by members of the cast and crew.Related: Best Spots For Cabaret In Miami
Tate's
4566 N. University Drive
Lauderhill, FL 33351
(954) 748-0181
www.tatescomics.com
Tate's Comics began with a dream of a 17-year-old boy and a stock in Marvel that partially funded the grand opening in 1993. Though it sells a large selection of comics both new and old, its kid-friendly events are the main draw. Several times a year, Tate's celebrates national and fanboy holidays like Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day with giveaways. Come celebrate dressed in a costume and feel right at home. At Tate's, it's okay to be who you are.
ABC's Book Supply
Miami, FL 33238
(305) 595-5160
www.abcsbook.com
Unlike all of the bookstores in this list, ABC Book Supply does not have a physical store. It's a homegrown online bookstore that keeps the latest stock of textbooks and materials for local schools. This makes it a great alternative to high-priced bookstores and private school expenses. There are also fun learning aids and more to make sure that your child is ahead on the learning curve.