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
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The Gatekeepers of Democracy
by Exhibiting Author Bill Lewers The Gatekeepers of Democracy series came about because I wanted to read a book. A book that it turned out, did not exist. For over two decades, I have served as an election officer in… Continue Reading
Getting to Know Exhibitor Baby Ventures
Baby Ventures™ is a local indie children’s book company and the brainchild of long-time friends, collaborators, and DC-area residents Lisa Hall and Golzar Kheiltash. Both life-long travelers, Lisa and Golzar share a deep reverence for the rich diversity that makes… Continue Reading
Revolutionary Fervor Sweeps Maryland
by committee member Paul Stankus Apparently there’s this musical coming to the Kennedy Center next month. Something about a revolutionary war hero and a scholar, a ten dollar founding father. In honor of its arrival, the Gaithersburg Book Festival has… Continue Reading
Zooming through Space with Dave Roman
by Committee Volunteer Melissa McDonald Dave Roman is one of the most popular children’s book presenters we’ve had crash land at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. His graphic novels are exciting to read, and he has a great way with kids. He “draws”… Continue Reading
Playing Catch with Fred Bowen
by Melissa McDonald Attention sports fans! Have you read books by sports author Fred Bowen ? If you haven’t, you should! He is the author of 22 sports books for kids AND he writes the sports opinion column for The Washington Post‘s KidsPost… Continue Reading
My First Book Festival Experience
by Exhibiting Author J. Hawki Exhibiting at a book festival is an exhilarating experience that favors the well prepared. If you hope to achieve the intended purpose of marketing and selling your work, exposing yourself as a creditable candidate in… Continue Reading
Getting Real with Karina Yan Glaser
from Committee Volunteer Melissa McDonald As a lover of children’s books (which is a good thing because I am an elementary school librarian), I was delighted to be handed a copy of “The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street” by Karina Yan Glaser . This debut… Continue Reading
Ray Bradbury, ninjas, and cartoons
by Exhibiting Author Grant Goodman “I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room.” -Ray Bradbury I will never forget the first… Continue Reading
Open Doors to Opportunity — How? “Write to Influence!”
by Exhibiting Author Carla D. Bass Oprah calls it, “a heart song” … I call it, “a passion.” And, I’ve been blessed with two. The first — a career in Air Force intelligence, a path I chose in 7th grade, following… Continue Reading
