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Walter Dean Myers, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, talks about the impact of unemployment on literacy at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18. Take a look.

Montgomery County’s First Lady, Catherine Leggett, introduced the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature on May 18 at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Take a look:

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 […]

In this webisode of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Insider, GBF Founder Jud Ashman sits down with author recruitment volunteer Becky Meloan to talk about the upcoming book festival and all the reasons you should plan to attend. Take a look. You can find out more about the May 18th Gaithersburg Book Festival by visiting […]

Prophecy Author Ellen Oh tells us the difference between a Dragon King and demon in this interview with Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Founder Jud Ashman. She also explains what it took to get her latest fantasy novel published. Find out more in this webisode of the GBF Insider: You can meet Oh and dozens of […]

In this webisode of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Insider, GBF Founder Jud Ashman talks to author Ellen Oh about how the inspiration for her latest novel, Prophecy, actually occurred when she was stuck in traffic on the Beltway. Take a look. You can find out more about the May 18th Gaithersburg Book Festival by […]

The organizers of the Gaithersburg Book Festival have a released a look at the May 18 lineup. In its fourth year, the festival will feature best-selling and award-winning authors, as well as local authors, a Children’s Village, presentations by poets and singer/songwriters, announcement of the high school short story contest winners, exhibitors with literary wares and on-site […]

“Inside the Gaithersburg Book Festival” recaps the 2012 book festival and looks ahead to the 2013 festival. The show includes one-on-one interviews with authors, organizers and more. Take a look.