Children’s Author Writes Lessons for All Ages
Many Montgomery County residents recognize Link Hoewing for his work with the Fair Access Committee in the western exurbs around Poolesville. But lately Hoewing has taken on a new role… Read More
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Jere Silber of Silver Spring Finds Success in Books, TV, Movies, Comedy
Jere Silber, a Kennedy High School graduate, likes to write. Since discovering his passion, he has written children’s books, produced and written screen plays and a television series with musician… Read More
5th Grader Uses Music to ‘Make The World A Better Place’
Aiden Adams plays guitar, strumming and singing the music he wrote himself. The 10-year-old Sidwell Friends School student who lives in Bethesda has been playing instruments since he was three years… Read More
John Feinstein Tackles Racial Inequality in Latest Book, ‘Raise a Fist, Take a Knee’
Best-selling author and longtime resident of Montgomery County John Feinstein has just come out with his 45th book, “Raise a Fist, Take a Knee: Race and the Illusion of Progress in… Read More
2021 National Book Festival Goes Hybrid-Virtual
The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place from Sept. 17-26 with events being held both in person at the library and virtually. The festival, which celebrates… Read More
Navarro Takes Issue with ‘Stereotypes and Caricatures’ in Controversial ‘American Dirt’ Book
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro has weighed in on the controversial book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Cummins, a graduate of Gaithersburg High School, will participate in a city-wide “Gaithersburg… Read More
‘American Dirt’ Author Still Coming to Gaithersburg Despite Book Tour Cancellation
The rollout of “American Dirt,” the critically acclaimed novel by Gaithersburg High School alumna Jeanine Cummins, has become so controversial, that Bob Miller—the president of Flatiron Books—has announced the cancellation… Read More
Oprah Picks ‘American Dirt’ By Gaithersburg High Grad For Book Club
It looks like Oprah and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman have similar taste in books. Oprah Winfrey announced Tuesday morning that she’s selected “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins — an alumna… Read More