Haitian Heritage Month continues as South Florida celebrates all things Haitian. Keep track of your favorite festivities for this upcoming week below.

Miami-Dade

Wednesday, May 16

Meet the Author: Alexandra Bardot

Writer and children's author Alexandra Bardot will read from her popular children's book, Mommy Tell Me about Haiti, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the North Miami Public Library. There will also be a presentation of the documentary on the history behind the Haitian Memorial Monument in Savannah, Georgia. For more information, call 305-891-5535.

Stories from Haiti/Contes d'Haiti

Every Wednesday in May, the North Miami Public Library will host "Stories from Haiti," from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call 305-891-5535 for more information.

Optimism in Haiti following Prime Minister Lamothe's confirmation

After nearly three tense months since former Prime Minister Dr. Garry Conille's resignation, last week the Haitian Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly approved, 62 to three, President Michel Martelly's nomination of Laurent Lamothe as the new prime minister.

Haitian businessman, Jacque Josephe, said he is very relieved about Lamothe's final approval.

"My country is poised for growth, but there have been too many delays," says Josephe. "Martelly has had a rough year, including health issues, but, thank God, he has recovered and now having Lamothe, a bright, respected administrator to lead the government, the country's economic and redevelopment programs should move ahead."

May is finally here, as South Florida gathers to celebrate Haitian heritage in honor of Haitian Heritage Month. Keep track of your favorite festivities for next week below.

Miami-Dade

Sunday, May 6

Women in Production

Miami Beach Convention Center will host the second day of the 2012 Women in Production trade and retail showcase, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The showcase will display the best products and services from Haiti's top women entrepreneurs and artisans, including limited-edition series in home décor, fashion and accessories, natural herbal cosmetics, and spa and wellness products.

President Michel Martelly has returned to Port-au-Prince following his recovery from a dangerous blood clot in Miami. The president however left a diplomatic controversy in his wake after publically urging the Haitian Diaspora in South Florida to support congressional candidate, Dr. Rudy Moise.

Dr. Moise is set to campaign against incumbent Democrat Congresswoman Frederica Wilson in the primary race in the newly formed 24th district, which has seen an influx of new voters, particularly Hispanic, following the redrawing of the district's boundaries. In the 2010 campaign, Moise was one of four Haitian-Americans who vied for the same seat, which then had split the Haitian-American vote in favor of Congresswoman Wilson.

In an interview with a local radio station however, President Martelly urged Haitian-American voters to unify behind Moise.

"It is very important for Haiti to stand behind Rudy Moise," said Martelly. "Haiti could benefit from the post...Haiti feels that it needs this support; it needs this key."