Jean Trebbi, Executive Director

Florida Center for the Book was established in 1984 as the first affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress to act as a catalyst and network for individuals and organizations, to bring readers and writers together, to promote books, reading and libraries and to celebrate the literary heritage of Florida.

Presents literary lectures, author programs, reading discussion series, writers workshops, book arts demonstrations and the annual Fort Lauderdale Antiquarian Book Fair; Publishes literary essays and "Preface" a description of literary events in Florida.