by Heidi Bishop Every year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival offers kids a chance to get hands-on at the festival and participate in a variety of activities, including a book arts workshop. Book Arts projects go beyond cover design and illustrations… Continue Reading
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GBF Author Dave Roman Wins Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
by Jennifer Nicholson On May 2, the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) announced that Dave Roman ’s “Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity” was the winner of the new graphic novel category of its Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award . The award has been given out annually by the MASL since 1992. This is the second year the… Continue Reading
Avenues To Becoming A Writer
by Sharon Allen Gilder author, “The Rose Beyond” Recently, I was asked to explore the avenues that led me to becoming a writer. Where did my love for the written word and books originate? From early childhood, I was always in the company of books, and… Continue Reading
Exhibiting Author Gail Piazza Talks Inspiration
by Gail Piazza After my children were born, I took the leap. I quit my job as a technical illustrator, to pursue my dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator. My determination to succeed was fueled not only by my… Continue Reading
The Most Independent Bookstore, Ever!
by Gene Taft I am pleased to report that the death of the bookstore, much like the death of the book itself, has been greatly exaggerated. How do I know this? Simple. I have living proof. Like most little girls,… Continue Reading
Download & Print 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival docs
For your convenience, here are some printable GBF-related docs. 2015 promotional flyer – black & white 2015 promotional flyer – color Adult author schedule Children & Teen/YA author schedule Marvin Gaye Pavilion schedule (singer/songwriters and poetry)
GBF Regular Garrett Peck Talks Walt Whitman, Poetry & Lincoln’s Assassination
by Megan Wessell, A Bookish Affair Walt Whitman is one of America’s most famous and most beloved poets. Known for poems that tackled the great topics of his day, his poems are still widely read today. Although Whitman is mostly known for his… Continue Reading
Kevin O’Malley: Short and Sweet
Kevin O’Malley is the author and or illustrator of more than 70 books for kids. Of those books that are still in print and haven’t been turned into third world fuel or Ikea table tops, his more popular titles include: “Once Upon A Cool Motorcycle Dude,” “Cinder Edna” and the… Continue Reading
Novelist James Grady Comes to the Gaithersburg Book Festival
By Karen O’Keefe In a recent interview, novelist and multi-talented writer in other genres, James Grady said the Gaithersburg Book Festival, now in its sixth year, is evidence that the Washington, D.C., area has now emerged as a vibrant literary… Continue Reading
Calling All Out-of-Towners: Hotel Sponsor
The Gaithersburg Book Festival wants you to know about its newest partner, Homewood Suites by Hilton in Gaithersburg – the host hotel for the Festival. This newly renovated hotel is offering Festival participants and attendees a special rate of $99 per night for a spacious king… Continue Reading