On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the Gaithersburg Book Festival will bring literature to life for children of all ages through story time in multiple languages, performances, writing workshops and a multitude of activities in the Festival’s Children’s Village, sponsored by Activity Rocket and… Continue Reading
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From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: Biographer Brian Jay Jones to Showcase “George Lucas: A Life” on April 19
Free Event, Co-Hosted by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus and Politics & Prose, at the JHU Rockville Campus WHO: Best-selling biographer Brian Jay Jones, author of “George Lucas: A Life” WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m.… Continue Reading
What’s Your Book Addict Confession?
Two of your fellow book lovers have confessed their deepest, darkest book lovers secrets. (See below) Now it’s your turn! Post your Book Addict Confession in the comments or email it to us and you might see your confession turned into one of our cartoons.… Continue Reading
Students – Let Your Imaginations Run Wild for 2017 Short Story Contest
The Gaithersburg Book Festival wants high school students to express their creativity in the seventh annual short story contest. The 2017 contest marks the first time that students have the freedom to write about whatever they want, with no opening… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Recognized as a “Great Small Town for Book Lovers”
In recognition of its nationally acclaimed Gaithersburg Book Festival, the City of Gaithersburg recently earned a spot as one of the “30 Great Small Towns for Book Lovers.” The list, assembled by AboutGreatBooks.com , recognizes towns that have strong connections to… Continue Reading
South River High School Junior Grace Biddle Takes Top Honor in Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest
Grace Biddle, a Crofton, Md., resident and junior at South River High School, took first prize in the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival short story contest for high school students with her story, “Flight.” Second prize went to Osbourn Park High… 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
The GBF is ON! Show us your best rainwear!!
A little “liquid sunshine” isn’t going to dampen our spirits! (Because, yes, we are a “rain or shine” event, so the show will go on.) Don your best rainwear and share pictures via Twitter or Facebook using #GBF tomorrow (May 21) when you’re at the… Continue Reading
Your #GBF Can Be Worth $50
Are you excited about the upcoming Gaithersburg Book Festival? Use #GBF on when you post on Facebook or Tweet about the Festival from Wednesday, May 18 to Monday, May 23, and have the chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.… Continue Reading
How I Started Writing and Illustrating Children’s Stories
by Andreia Chavis-Douglas I have always loved reading books and enjoyed the adventures they take me on. This is probably because my mom read to my sisters and me when we were children. One of my favorite stories as a… Continue Reading