Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a statement promoting racial equity and introduced new “Anti-racist Reads” book lists for the community. The message, released by MCPL Director Anita Vassallo on behalf of the system, condemns the killing of George Floyd and discusses the MCPL’s dedication to diversity and inclusion. “I know all of us are horrified […]
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June 9, 2020 |
May 16, 2019 |
Why Gaithersburg’s Mayor is Pumped for Book Fest
There’s no one more excited for the 10th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival than the city’s mayor, Jud Ashman. More than 140 authors will be at the festival — here’s what Ashman had to say about these authors: Some of the biggest names at the festival, according to Ashman, include Kwame Onwuachi, author of “Notes From […]
July 18, 2014 |
Q & A: Author Sarah Pekkanen’s Summer Book Recommendations
I find that I read more books in the summertime than any other time of the year. I recently asked one of my favorite authors, Sarah Pekkanen, who is a Montgomery County resident, to share her summer book list. Sonya: What are you reading right now? Sarah: “I just picked up Brene Brown‘s THE GIFTS […]
July 12, 2014 |
What Are You Reading This Summer? Jud Ashman Shares His Summer Book List
There’s something special about reading in the summertime. Stashing a book in your pool or beach bag or even carrying one (and/or your e-reader) along on errands or travels becomes a cherished part of the routine at this time of the year. With that said, I want to know: “What are you reading this summer?” […]
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