If you like to laugh (and who doesn’t?) we have two Dyn-O-Mite panels for you on Saturday! – The Stand-Up Comedy Writers panel – 3:15pm – Gertrude Stein Pavilion: This is for those of you who love jokes and enjoy insight into the… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Jud Ashman
5 Reasons to Buy a Book at the GBF
The GBF is FREE and fun for all to enjoy. But, if you’re able to buy our Featured Authors’ books at the event, even better! Why? Here are 5 reasons: 1. Helps our ability to continue to attract the… Continue Reading
Meet the World’s Best Children’s and YA Authors in Gaithersburg
No exaggeration, no hyperbole: This is one of the greatest lineups of children’s and teen authors you’ll ever find in one place on one day! Think about it: Jon Scieszka , legend and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is actually going… Continue Reading
The Kennedys and the Shrivers
Even after decades as a mainstay of our political and pop culture, including countless best-selling books, America’s fascination with the Kennedy family is as strong as ever. Why? Think about it: you have all of the elements of a great,… Continue Reading
WWII History at the GBF
Though the greatest war in world history ended some 68 years ago, we continue to struggle to get our arms around it. Hundreds of books come out every year – fiction, non-fiction, and even children’s – that call our collective… Continue Reading
Writing Workshops for Kids & Teens
Writopia Lab to Host Free Writing Workshops for Kids, Teens at 2013 Gaithersburg Book Festival Gaithersburg, Md. – April 2, 2013 – Burgeoning young writers will have a chance to explore their creative side, learn about prestigious writing competitions and… Continue Reading
O-M-G! The 2013 Children’s Village
Gaithersburg Book Festival Offers Myriad of Activities for Budding Book Lovers, Writers Gaithersburg, Md. – April 2, 2013 – Whether your child wants to listen to a favorite author talk about how he or she writes a book, create his… Continue Reading
Finalists Selected for the Short Story Contest!
Press Release: Finalists Selected for 2013 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Student Short Story Contest Gaithersburg, Md. – March 26, 2013 – Judges have selected 12 finalists from a pool of more than 200 entries for the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s… Continue Reading
The Big “Thank You” from Jud
Last night, I had the honor of receiving a 2012 County Executive’s Award for Excellence in Arts and Humanities for my work as the founder and chair of the Gaithersburg Book Festival. We had an amazing turnout of Book Festival… Continue Reading