Free, hands-on workshops led by top educators and authors to take place May 16 Gaithersburg, Md. – April 14, 2026 – Get ready for a burst of creativity at this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival ! Young storytellers, artists, poets and day‑dreamers can dive… Continue Reading

Interactive booths, hands-on art and story writing and beloved authors transform May 16 into a story‑filled adventure for kids   Gaithersburg, Md. – April 14, 2026 –  The Children’s Village at the 2026 Gaithersburg Book Festival will be buzzing from the start, inviting young readers… Continue Reading

Free workshops take place May 16, offering aspiring authors and songwriters tips to hone their skills   Gaithersburg, Md. – April 14, 2026 – Aspiring authors and creatives can dive into a full slate of free workshops at this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival ,… Continue Reading

Voting for Fan Favorite Entry Closes Friday, May 8 Gaithersburg, Md. – March 17, 2026 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival today announced the finalists for its 8th annual poetry contest for high school students. More than 120 entries were submitted by students in… Continue Reading

Winning poet to be awarded $250 prize at 2025 Festival on May 16 Gaithersburg, Md. – August 19, 2025 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival is proud to announce its annual high school poetry contest is now open for submissions. This… Continue Reading

GAITHERSBURG, MD – May 19, 2025 – Natalia Coronado-Mercer, a Richmond, Va., resident and sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, was awarded first prize in the 2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem “ Chainlink Angels… Continue Reading