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James Lu, a student at Goshen Elementary School knows a thing our two about books. In fact, he read 7,222 pages and is the top individual reader in the City of Gaithersburg 6th Annual Mayor’s Book Club Reading Contest. James, who is in Carol Prince’s class at Goshen Elementary School will be invited to ride […]

In this Gaithersburg Book Festival Insider segment, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen talk with MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke about pop up books and the author who may have the biggest draw. For more on the Gaithersburg Book Festival, visit its website here.

The Gaithersburg Book Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16 at the grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall. Plan your day, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival website online.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke sits down with Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen to get the inside scoop on the May 16th Gaithersburg Book Festival.

Bestselling author Jeffery Deaver is scheduled to headline the Friends of the Library Literary Luncheon Series at the Strathmore Mansion on April 16. The lecture begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. The evening of April 16, Deaver is scheduled to make an appearance at the Bethesda Library, from 7 […]

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 […]

Montgomery County Public Schools are operating on a two hour delay. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 23, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are expected to release a new interactive, online annual report today. 2. Also, MCPS officials are giving a presentation tonight about how they make weather […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman, who is also the city’s mayor, provides a quick rundown of some of the authors who will be appearing at the May 16 event, which is held on the grounds of City Hall. http://youtu.be/P_KHgRaubZ4 Learn more at the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Ryan Spiegel, the vice president of the Gaithersburg City Council, shares his excitement for author David Baldacci. There were other elected officials in the crowd for Baldacci’s appearance at the Gaithersburg Library, including Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton and Gaithersburg City Councilmembers Cathy Drzyzgula and Mike Sesma. […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Author David Baldacci talks about new writers and fresh voices on the literary scene. You can meet Baldacci on Dec. 2nd, and learn more about his newest novel, The Escape, when he visits the Gaithersburg Library. For more information about this upcoming event, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.