Press Releases

If you are looking to learn about screenwriting, craft the perfect mystery or generally sharpen your writing skills, the Gaithersburg Book Festival and The Writer’s Center (TWC) can help. TWC will be leading a series of free writing workshops during… Continue Reading

Judges have selected 11 finalists from a pool of more than 150 entries for the Gaithersburg Book Festival ’s fourth annual High School Student Short Story Contest. The first-, second- and third-place winners, along with a fan favorite, will be announced on May… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg Book Festival to Host an Evening with Jim Henson Biographer Brian Jay Jones Since the 1970s, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Beaker, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, the Fraggle Rock crew and a slew of other Muppets… Continue Reading

The Gaithersburg Book Festival isn’t just for adults. Featuring some of the top authors in children’s literature, hands-on activities and interactive workshops, the Festival’s Children’s Village offers an incredible program for all children – from the newest book lovers to avid teen readers… Continue Reading

Hall of Authors to Feature Booths for Sales of Books from Exhibiting Authors Early Bird Discounts Available Until Monday, March 3 Whether you’re an author, poet, publisher, literary non-profit or owner of a business that relates to reading or the… Continue Reading

Winning Author Will Receive $100 Prize What happens when you ask a satirist to write the opening lines for a short story contest? You end up with themes that involve psychics, fish-eyeball pizzas, and pirates. The Gaithersburg Book Festival today is launching its… Continue Reading