Free Event, Co-Hosted by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus and Politics & Prose, Scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, at the JHU Rockville Campus WHO: Best-selling biographer Brian Jay Jones, author of “George Lucas: A Life” WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – 7… Continue Reading
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Students Encouraged to Let Their Imaginations Run Wild in Seventh Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest
Winning Author Will Receive $100 Prize Gaithersburg, Md. – August 22, 2016 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival wants high school students to express their creativity in the seventh annual short story contest. The 2017 contest marks the first time that… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Recognized as a “Great Small Town for Book Lovers”
Gaithersburg, Md. (June 2, 2016) In recognition of its nationally acclaimed Gaithersburg Book Festival, the City of Gaithersburg recently earned a spot as one of the “30 Great Small Towns for Book Lovers.” The list, assembled by AboutGreatBooks.com , recognizes towns… Continue Reading
South River High School Junior Grace Biddle Takes Top Honor in Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest
Gaithersburg, Md. – May 24, 2016 – Grace Biddle, a Crofton, Md., resident and junior at South River High School, took first prize in the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival short story contest for high school students with her story, “Flight.”… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Book Festival Debuts Brew & Vine Café Hosted by Dawson’s Market
Attendees Can Enjoy Beer, Wine, Coffee and Gourmet Fare While Enjoying Singer-Songwriter Performances and Poetry Readings Gaithersburg, Md. – April 28, 2016 – Festival attendees will have a new option for refreshments and entertainment at the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival:… Continue Reading
Free Workshops Give Elementary and Middle School Students an Opportunity to Explore Writing and Illustrating at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 5, 2016 – From illustrating and writing to creating memorable characters and building stories with LEGOs®, the Gaithersburg Book Festival has a workshop that will appeal to every elementary and middle schooler. Offered for free and led… Continue Reading