Winning poet to be awarded $250 prize at 2025 Festival on May 17 Gaithersburg, Md. – August 19, 2024 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival is proud to announce that its annual high school poetry contest is now open for submissions.… Continue Reading
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Richard Montgomery High School’s Chelsea Zhu Wins Top Prize in GBF High School Poetry Contest
GAITHERSBURG, MD – May 20, 2024 – Chelsea Zhu, a sophomore at Richard Montgomery High School and an Rockville, Md., resident, was awarded first prize in the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem… Continue Reading
Free Workshops for Children and Teens Led by Top Authors and Illustrators During 15th Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 23, 2024 – Children of all ages can explore their literary creativity through writing, song and drawing on Saturday, May 18, during the 15th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. A full day of free workshops will be… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Book Festival to Present Workshops to Inspire Aspiring Writers, Poets and Illustrators
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 23, 2024 – Interested in writing thrillers or finding the inspiration to finish your first novel? Looking to develop your own comics or graphic novel? Or maybe you want to see your byline in print? If… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Book Festival Celebrates 15 Years with Full Day of Fun Activities and Engaging Authors for Children of All Ages
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 23, 2024 – Award-winning children’s, teen and young adult authors will take center stage on Saturday, May 18, 2024, as the Gaithersburg Book Festival celebrates 15 years of inspiring a love of reading and writing. The… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Book Festival Welcomes Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for February 9 Reading and Book Signing
“Most Popular Poet in America” to Share New Book Musical Tables Gaithersburg, Md. – January 4, 2024 – In celebration of its 15th year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival will host former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a special event… Continue Reading