May 17, 2025
10am – 6pm
Bohrer Park
The Gaithersburg Book Festival, has selected the finalists for its 7th annual poetry contest for high school students. The students had to write a poem on “civic duty” and what it means to them. More than 100 entries were submitted by… Continue Reading
“– Political Strategist David AxelrodFor an author to…have this kind of opportunity to talk to a group of avid readers about their project, it’s a great thing.
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“– Alice McDermottWhen I was doing my book tour I met a lot of writers who knew about GBF and wanted to be here.
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“– Gary Krist, Author Of “City Of Scoundrels”Overall, this is one of the best book festivals I’ve done, and certainly the best organized. Kudos all around!
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“– NPR's Maureen CorriganIt’s like a little treasure.
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“– Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal winning children's author and poetIt’s a wonderful place if you’re bookish.
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“– Political Strategist David AxelrodFor an author to…have this kind of opportunity to talk to a group of avid readers about their project, it’s a great thing.
”
“– Alice McDermottWhen I was doing my book tour I met a lot of writers who knew about GBF and wanted to be here.
”
“– Gary Krist, Author Of “City Of Scoundrels”Overall, this is one of the best book festivals I’ve done, and certainly the best organized. Kudos all around!
”
“– NPR's Maureen CorriganIt’s like a little treasure.
”
“– Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal winning children's author and poetIt’s a wonderful place if you’re bookish.
”
“– Political Strategist David AxelrodFor an author to…have this kind of opportunity to talk to a group of avid readers about their project, it’s a great thing.
”
