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A group of volunteers from the Gaithersburg Book Festival  (GBF) will be giving out free books as part of World Book Night on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Washingtonian Rio (in front of Uncle Julio’s). The idea is to spread the love of reading, person to person. The volunteers will also be handing out GBF […]

If you are looking to learn about screenwriting, craft the perfect mystery or generally sharpen your writing skills, the Gaithersburg Book Festival and The Writer’s Center (TWC) can help. TWC will be leading a series of free writing workshops during the fifth annual Gaithersburg Book Festival, taking place Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to […]

The biographer of Muppets creator Jim Henson will be at the Gaithersburg Library on April 16 to talk about his bestselling book, Jim Henson: The Biography. The event is hosted by the Gaithersburg Book Festival. In this MyMCMedia extra, author Bryan Jay Jones tells us a little of what to expect at that event: For […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman plugs the festival’s website as the place to go for the latest news and information about the authors and activities on the schedule for this year’s literary event. Take a look: For more information, visit the GBF website at www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org.   Related:      

In this MyMCMedia extra, Jud Ashman, the founder and chair of the Gaitherburg Book Festival, describes what it is like to attend an author talk as he promotes an upcoming event about the creator of the Muppets. You can meet Brian Jay Jones, the biographer of Jim Henson: The Biography at 7 p.m. on April […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, you will meet the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival as he provides an overview of the literary event, which is now considered the biggest outdoor literary event in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Save the GBF date: May 17. You can find out more about the presenting authors, workshops and […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, New York Times bestselling author Brian Jay Jones tells us about the significant roles the state of Maryland and television played in the early career of Muppets creator Jim Henson. Take a look: Jones is the author of “Jim Henson: The Biography,” which he wrote in the basement of his Montgomery […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman provides a quick rundown of some of the authors who will be appearing at the May 17 event, which is held on the grounds of City Hall. For more information, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s website at www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org. Related:

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is hosting an event with Brian Jay Jones, author of the national bestseller, Jim Henson: The Biography. The event will take place on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue.  The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.  Books will be […]

Whether you’re an author, poet, publisher, literary non-profit or owner of a business that relates to reading or the book industry, the fifth annual Gaithersburg Book Festival is an ideal venue for showcasing your offerings. With tens of thousands of visitors and more than 100 award-winning and best-selling authors expected to converge at the grounds […]