Calling all authors! (Particularly those who’ve had or will have a book published between May 2018 and May 2019) If you’d like speak at one of our stages at the 10th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18, 2019, we… Continue Reading
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If you attended GBF, we want to hear from you!
Thank you so much for being with us at GBF on May 19th. Please take a couple minutes to complete our survey. The GBF planning committee considers all of the feedback we receive and it’s a big help as we’re… Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Buy a Book at GBF on Saturday
The GBF is FREE and fun for all to enjoy. We always want that to be the case. But, if you’re able to buy our Featured Authors’ books at the event, please do. Why? Here are 5 reasons: 1. It… Continue Reading
The Novel Year program at GBF
Susan Coll is the author of 5 acclaimed novels, and a longtime member of the GBF author family. This year at GBF, she’ll be introducing some of her students to our community in a program called, “The Novel Year.” The program is… Continue Reading
Printable 2018 GBF flyer
We’re all so excited for the big show on May 19th! If you’d like printable 2018 GBF flyers to post anywhere and everywhere, just click here , download, and print.
Special Event: An Evening with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Join us for a special event! On September 26, internationally-renowned novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be with us for a special discussion of her first novel, “Purple Hibiscus.” The event is part of the One Maryland One Book program produced by the Maryland Humanities… Continue Reading
What did you think? Take our survey and WIN!
Dear 2016 GBF Attendees, Your feedback is important to us. It helps us keep our event fresh, relevant, and as good as it can be! Below is a link to our survey, which won’t take more than a few minutes… Continue Reading
GBF Panel: The Importance of Libraries: Now and In the Future
by Gene Taft If you’re an avid reader, chances are you have fond memories of visiting a library at some point in your life. I remember rushing home from elementary school one day and being beside myself with excitement recounting… Continue Reading
The 2016 GBF Children’s Village: About 100 reasons to bring the kids on 5/21!
On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the Gaithersburg Book Festival will offer programming for children of all ages designed to inspire creativity and a life-long love of literature in the Festival’s Children’s Village, sponsored by Washington Parent. Made up of events… Continue Reading
GBF Partners with National Park Trust for Kids to Parks Day
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is joining forces with the National Park Trust to celebrate Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 21, 2016. During the 7th annual Festival, the National Park Trust will bring author Dr. Ilona Holland and mascot Buddy Bison to Griffith Park on the grounds of Gaithersburg… Continue Reading