Winning poet to be awarded $250 prize at 2025 Festival on May 16 Gaithersburg, Md. – August 19, 2025 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival is proud to announce its annual high school poetry contest is now open for submissions. This… Continue Reading

GAITHERSBURG, MD – May 19, 2025 – Natalia Coronado-Mercer, a Richmond, Va., resident and sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, was awarded first prize in the 2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem “ Chainlink Angels… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg, Md. – April 16, 2025 – Take advantage of a day of FREE, fun-filled workshops that will ignite your child’s passion for reading and writing during the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Saturday, May 17 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, Md.… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg, Md. – April 16, 2025 – With a diverse array of free workshops being presented Saturday, May 17, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is hoping to inspire and empower writers at all stages of their journey. From finding healing through… Continue Reading

Award-winning and best-selling authors, hands-on writing workshops and activities galore await on Saturday, May 17 Gaithersburg, Md. – April 16, 2025 – Children (and their adults, too) will have the chance to step into a world of literary wonder and creativity… Continue Reading

Voting for Fan Favorite Entry Closes May 9 Gaithersburg, Md. – March 17, 2025 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival is excited to announce the finalists for its 7th annual high school poetry contest. This year’s theme, “Civic Duty,” inspired more… Continue Reading