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The 11th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival will be held virtually this year throughout the month of May. This will be the second year the Gaithersburg Book Festival will be all virtual because of the coronavirus. The announcement was made on social media on Feb. 12: “Programming will start on May 1st and continue throughout the […]

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 […]

Judges have selected three finalists for the 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Student Short Story Contest. According to a press release, first, second and third place- along with a fan favorite- will be announced at the book festival on May 16. The event will be held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg […]

Over 18,500 people visited this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival. Now in its fourth year, this annual literary event is putting Gaithersburg and Montgomery County on the map as a cultural destination. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Officials said 17,000 people visited the festival last year. Below are some more images from this year’s event.

The founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), Jud Ashman, also a City Council member, received a standing ovation at the May 20 Gaithersburg City Council meeting for his leadership and vision for the popular event. Despite less than perfect weather, Ashman reports that approximately 18,500 people attended this year’s event. That’s up slightly from […]

Several local officials will be introducing some of the presenting authors and panel discussions at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on May 18 on the grounds of City Hall. GBF Founder Jud Ashman said he is not doing introductions this year as he just wants to enjoy the festival. Here’s a quick preview of some […]

The Gaithersburg Book Festival will take place on May 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Gaithersburg City Hall grounds. The family-friendly festival includes author presentations, book signings and numerous workshops. The schedules for the presentations, discussions and author signings is available on the Gaithersburg Book Festival website and summarized below.  View or print […]

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is just a few weeks away so start planning your day. The festival includes author presentations throughout the day. This year, the format differs slightly as the presentations focuses on author pairings and panel discussions about hot topics. The schedules for the presentations, discussions and author signings is available on the […]

The fourth annual Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) will take place on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take a look at this video for a quick preview of what to expect.

The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) will take place on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will spotlight a Children’s Village featuring some of the top authors in children’s literature. The Village will include the Imagination Station, where children can perform or watch […]