RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR LYDIA WEI TAKES TOP HONOR IN GAITHERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY CONTEST Gaithersburg, Md. – May 20, 2019 – Lydia Wei, a Gaithersburg, Md., resident who is a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, was awarded… Continue Reading
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Survey time! How was GBF this year? Win $$$!
Dear 2019 GBF Attendees, Thanks so much for being part of our 10th anniversary Gaithersburg Book Festival! Now we need your feedback. It helps us keep our event fresh, relevant, and as good as it can be. Below is a… Continue Reading
GBF 10th Anniversary Concert
On GBF day, STAY and CELEBRATE with us! We’re having a special 10th anniversary concert by Erin Willett . You may remember Erin as a contestant on Season 2 of The Voice. If you haven’t seen her perform live, you’re in for… Continue Reading
Sign up for our Washington Writers Conference!!
I blanked my first time pitching. Couldn’t remember the how-to tips I read, the secrets that won the pitch competition I attended, nor all the prepping in front of the mirror. I dug into my memory’s filing cabinet to pull… Continue Reading
Have you never been to the Washington Writers Conference? You should join us!
We put it together with all types in mind, from beginners to pros, with attention to business and craft, representing a variety of genre, with agents (and editors this year, brand new!) with whom to sit and chat. We create… Continue Reading
Free Workshops on Creative Writing in Spanish, Writing Techniques and Getting Published
May 18 Workshops Open to Participants 16 and Older Gaithersburg, Md. – April 5, 2019 – Interested in honing your creative writing skills in Spanish? Struggling to get into a writing routine? Want to learn more about ekphrastic writing or… Continue Reading
Free Workshops for Children Led by Top Authors and Illustrators Featured at 10th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 5, 2019 – Children of all ages can explore their creativity through writing, journaling, developing characters and illustrating during the 10th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. A full day of free workshops—designed for elementary, middle and high… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Book Festival Announces High School Poetry Contest Finalists
Voting for Fan Favorite Entry Closes May 6 Gaithersburg, Md. – April 3, 2019 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival has selected the finalists for its inaugural poetry contest for high school students. The first-, second- and third-place winners and the fan… Continue Reading
Join Us at GBF to Pay Tribute to Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri
by Lucinda Marshall, GBF Poetry Coordinator The Gaithersburg Book Festival is honored to host a tribute to Maryland’s new Poet Laureate, Grace Cavalieri , the author of 20 books and chapbooks of poetry. She’s had 26 plays, short-form and full-length, produced, and… Continue Reading
Announcing: GBF High School Poetry Contest
Announcing a new poetry contest for high school students. “2019 marks a milestone year for the Book Festival – we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary! We decided to shake things up a bit, replacing our short story contest and giving our young,… Continue Reading