If you’d like to support the GBF, the best way is to help us spread the word. We have a few flyers you can print and post. GBF Color Flyer (PDF) GBF B/W Flyer (PDF) GBF Children’s Village Flyer (color PDF) If you’d like to include the flyer in an email, here’s a jpeg:… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Jud Ashman
Q&A with Exhibiting Author Cheryl Holdefer
Cheryl Holdefer’s latest novel, “The Second Key,” is about single mom Rachel Matthews who rebuilds her life after losing her husband in a tragic accident. Rachel rekindles a relationship from her past, and just as all the pieces of her life fall into… Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Should Come See Brian Jay Jones on Wednesday
Five reasons: 1. You’re interested/fascinated/obsessed with the life and work of Jim Henson. You want to learn what inspired his genius and drove him to build the worlds and create the characters we all love. 2. You want to know… Continue Reading
Special Event: An Evening with Country Music / Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs
Talk about an unforgettable evening! Ricky Skaggs — the Country Music legend, the winner of multiple Grammy and CMA Awards, member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years, and all-around incredible musician — has a new memoir coming out,… Continue Reading
Take our Survey and Win!
We are always trying to improve our Festival, and one of the best ways for us to do so is to listen to our most important audience: YOU! The five minutes it takes you to fill out one of our… Continue Reading
Comedy at the GBF
If you like to laugh (and who doesn’t?) we have two Dyn-O-Mite panels for you on Saturday! – The Stand-Up Comedy Writers panel – 3:15pm – Gertrude Stein Pavilion: This is for those of you who love jokes and enjoy insight into the… Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Buy a Book at the GBF
The GBF is FREE and fun for all to enjoy. But, if you’re able to buy our Featured Authors’ books at the event, even better! Why? Here are 5 reasons: 1. Helps our ability to continue to attract the… Continue Reading
Meet the World’s Best Children’s and YA Authors in Gaithersburg
No exaggeration, no hyperbole: This is one of the greatest lineups of children’s and teen authors you’ll ever find in one place on one day! Think about it: Jon Scieszka , legend and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is actually going… Continue Reading
The Kennedys and the Shrivers
Even after decades as a mainstay of our political and pop culture, including countless best-selling books, America’s fascination with the Kennedy family is as strong as ever. Why? Think about it: you have all of the elements of a great,… Continue Reading
