Nazrin Garibova, a sophomore at Oakton High School in Oakton, Va., took first prize in the 2014 Gaithersburg Book Festival short story contest for high school students with her humorous story, “The Pirate’s Struggle,” about a group of pirates who get stage fright… Continue Reading

From designing pop-up books and comic books, to expressing creativity with the spoken and written word, to preparing for college, the children’s workshops at the fifth annual Gaithersburg Book Festival have something for everyone. The free workshops, which are led by writing and… Continue Reading

If you are looking to learn about screenwriting, craft the perfect mystery or generally sharpen your writing skills, the Gaithersburg Book Festival and The Writer’s Center (TWC) can help. TWC will be leading a series of free writing workshops during… Continue Reading

Judges have selected 11 finalists from a pool of more than 150 entries for the Gaithersburg Book Festival ’s fourth annual High School Student Short Story Contest. The first-, second- and third-place winners, along with a fan favorite, will be announced on May… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg Book Festival to Host an Evening with Jim Henson Biographer Brian Jay Jones Since the 1970s, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Beaker, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, the Fraggle Rock crew and a slew of other Muppets… Continue Reading

The Gaithersburg Book Festival isn’t just for adults. Featuring some of the top authors in children’s literature, hands-on activities and interactive workshops, the Festival’s Children’s Village offers an incredible program for all children – from the newest book lovers to avid teen readers… Continue Reading