I admit it. I’m a grammar nerd. It’s true. I love posting grammar nerd cartoons and links to my Facebook page. One of my recent favorite books was “The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time” by Jeff Deck and Benjamin D. Herson. (I also admit I wished… Continue Reading
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Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley Talks Rock Creek Park
by Melanie Choukas-Bradley Rock Creek Park, as old a national park as Yosemite and twice the size of Central Park in New York City, provides refuge for millions of Washington, D.C., residents and visitors each year. When my family dragged me kicking… Continue Reading
Maryland, including Kentlands, inspires novel series
by Loriann Oberlin When my husband and I were house hunting in Gaithersburg, the first home our realtor showed us was in the Kentlands. Well, we settled into a nearby neighborhood, but quickly found the vast array of Kentlands dining… Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why Kids Shouldn’t Just Read Books… But Make Books Too!
by Heidi Bishop Every year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival offers kids a chance to get hands-on at the festival and participate in a variety of activities, including a book arts workshop. Book Arts projects go beyond cover design and illustrations… Continue Reading
GBF Author Dave Roman Wins Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
by Jennifer Nicholson On May 2, the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) announced that Dave Roman ’s “Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity” was the winner of the new graphic novel category of its Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award . The award has been given out annually by the MASL since 1992. This is the second year the… Continue Reading
Avenues To Becoming A Writer
by Sharon Allen Gilder author, “The Rose Beyond” Recently, I was asked to explore the avenues that led me to becoming a writer. Where did my love for the written word and books originate? From early childhood, I was always in the company of books, and… Continue Reading
Exhibiting Author Gail Piazza Talks Inspiration
by Gail Piazza After my children were born, I took the leap. I quit my job as a technical illustrator, to pursue my dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator. My determination to succeed was fueled not only by my… Continue Reading
The Most Independent Bookstore, Ever!
by Gene Taft I am pleased to report that the death of the bookstore, much like the death of the book itself, has been greatly exaggerated. How do I know this? Simple. I have living proof. Like most little girls,… Continue Reading
Download & Print 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival docs
For your convenience, here are some printable GBF-related docs. 2015 promotional flyer – black & white 2015 promotional flyer – color Adult author schedule Children & Teen/YA author schedule Marvin Gaye Pavilion schedule (singer/songwriters and poetry)
GBF Regular Garrett Peck Talks Walt Whitman, Poetry & Lincoln’s Assassination
by Megan Wessell, A Bookish Affair Walt Whitman is one of America’s most famous and most beloved poets. Known for poems that tackled the great topics of his day, his poems are still widely read today. Although Whitman is mostly known for his… Continue Reading