2014 gaithersburg book festival

June 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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John Feinstein Has a New Book and More (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Author John Feinstein talks about what his readers can expect from him next.   Related:

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June 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Author Alice McDermott at the Book Festival (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Author Alice McDermott shares a little about her new novel, “Someone,” with Book Critic Ron Charles of The Washington Post at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Related:

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May 27, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘Astronaut Academy’ Author on His Hope for Young Readers (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Dave Roman, author of “Astronaut Academy,” talks about his hope for young readers during his signing session at this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival. Related:

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May 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Author Alice McDermott on Religious Training and Writing (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Author Alice McDermott talks about how her religious training played a role in her writing career. Related:

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May 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Book Critic Ron Charles on his Dream Job (VIDEO)

The Washington Post’s Ron Charles has his dream job reviewing books. In this MyMCMedia extra, find out how many books he receives a week for potential consideration: Related:

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May 23, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Reading & Literature Are Expanding Dramatically (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Ron Charles of The Washington Post tells us that hard back books and e-books are going to exist together just like live theater flourishes alongside radio and television. Take a look: Related:

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May 23, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Alice McDermott: “I Wanted to be a Poet” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia extra video, novelist Author Alice McDermott talks about her aspirations as a writer with Book Critic Ron Charles of The Washington Post. Take a look: Related:

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May 23, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘Dork Diaries’ Illustrator On Bullying (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, “Dork Diaries” illustrator Nikki Russell talks about her hope for the book and its message for children experiencing bullying in school. Related:

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May 23, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘Dork Diaries’ Author on Writing With Her Family (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, “Dork Diaries” author Erin Russell talks about what it’s like to work on the New York Times bestselling series with her mom and her sister. Russell and her family signed books for eager fans for more than three hours at this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival. Related:

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May 22, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘Dork Diaries’ Author Encourages Kids to Embrace Dorkiness (Video)

Hundreds of children lined up with their parents at the Gaithersburg Book Festival for a chance to get their books signed by the authors of the popular series “Dork Diaries.” In this MyMCMedia extra, author Rachel Renee Russell gives her inspiration for the books and her hope for children reading the series.   Related:

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