Author Archives: Jud Ashman

As we get ready to launch the 2021 Book Festival, how would you like a chance to help get books to local elementary school students who might not otherwise have access to them? The Gaithersburg Book Festival Committee is dedicated… Continue Reading

We’re so delighted to have a fabulous slate of author programs at this year’s vGBF! So you’re wondering how it works. Here’s how: All of our Featured Author presentations will go live on the GBF YouTube channel at their scheduled premiere time . To make sure… Continue Reading

by Holly Smith One of our great honors at the Washington Independent Review of Books is that each year we get to partner with — and enjoy the festivities at — the Gaithersburg Book Festival! Even though the event is virtual again this May, the… Continue Reading

We’ve made a decision. The 2021 GBF will be held virtually, with 30+ author presentations, as well as several writing workshops for adults, teens and children scheduled throughout the month of May. The festival will kick off on Saturday, May… Continue Reading

Dear GBF Friends, Like everyone else, we are keeping a close eye on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the progress being made in developing vaccines. As that relates to the next Gaithersburg Book Festival, scheduled for… Continue Reading

GBF ANNOUNCEMENT: Friends & supporters, circumstances have reached the point where we have to change gears on our beloved Gaithersburg Book Festival. We will not be coming together – at least face to face – on May 16th for GBF.… Continue Reading

As all of us deal with the coronavirus pandemic, we at GBF have good news, bad news, and ‘wait and see’ news. Here we go, in reverse order: The ‘Wait and See’ News on the May 16 Gaithersburg Book Festival… Continue Reading