Children’s Literature Legacy Award-winning illustrator James Ransome will present his latest book on Saturday, May 18, at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), where he joins 130 other presenters, including his wife, Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Ransome’s remarkable talent has garnered him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Coretta Scott King Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, ALA Notables, a Jane Addams Award, and NAACP Image Awards.
Ransome will present “Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis” with author Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Gaithersburg Mayor and GBF creator Jud Ashman shares a brief review of their latest book, “Fighting With Love: The Legacy of John Lewis.”
James Ransome presents “Fighting With Love: The Legacy of John Lewis” at 1:15 p.m. in the Jim Henson Pavilion and will sign books at 2:15 p.m.
Lesa Cline-Ransome presents “Loud And Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm” at 1:15 p.m. in the Jim Henson Pavilion and will sign books at 2:15 p.m.
For a comprehensive schedule of author presentations, workshops, book signings, and more, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.
The Gaithersburg Book Festival takes place Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue. Admission to the festival is free, with ample parking options available.
Plan your day at the festival early by accessing a printable version of the festival map here.
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See you on 5/18!https://t.co/7zfYhQqV0k— Gaithersburg Book Festival (@GburgBookFest) May 6, 2024
