*** 2021 UPDATE: We were hoping to be back this year but unfortunately we will have to wait another year. We are keeping this website up for the benefit of our local authors, musicians, and sponsors. Please visit their listings and websites! *** 2020: We are so sad to announce that the 2020 festival has been cancelled due to the current crisis. We had a great festival planned but we will regroup and have a great festival next year! Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged us in so many different ways. And to all our authors...keep writing! Please everyone stay safe and healthy. Elisenda & the 2020 Festival Team
In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage we invite you to celebrate the Catalan origins of the “Day of the Book”. Stay tuned for program schedules soon! The La Rambla Stage is located at the corner of Howard Ave and Armory Ave. The Catalonia Stage is located on Fawcett St at Howard Ave. The Book-to-Plate Stage
Read moreThe Kensington Day of the Book Festival is created by the community for the community! Click here –> FORM for sponsorship form Click here –> CHART for sponsorship levels chart Or contact us to receive the information by mail. kensingtonbookfestival2020@gmail.com or 301-949-9416 Sunday, April 26 will mark the 15th year of the Kensington Day of the Book Festival. Last year
Read moreDo you have a treasured rare or even not-so-rare book? Bring it to Dr Sorenson for a free evaluation. Or just stop by to discuss your book collection! Dr Sorenson’s tent is located on Howard Ave between Fawcett St and the train station. Performed by Dale A. Sorenson, Ph.D. Dr. Sorenson founded Waverly Auctions in 1978 and served as its
Read moreJoin us to honor Veteran authors, poets, and songwriters! Hosted by Veterans Writing Project and The Memorial Day Writers’ Project Veterans Writing Project is a non-profit organization that helps veterans, service members, and military family members gain the skills and confidence they need to tell their stories. We provide no cost creative writing and songwriting workshops and seminars around the
Read moreMore 2020 Children’s book authors and vendors coming soon! Feature photo: Hands Around the Library by Susan L. Roth and Karen Leggett Abouraya Click on author names for links to websites and book pages! Dawn Brotherton Karen Leggett Abouraya Lawrence Brian * Jeannene Pettett Hall Joan Waites Cameron Alexander Amy Ginsburg * Jayda Mayfield Lawrence Brian * Christiana Kelley *
Read moreChallenge the Chess Master! All ages and levels welcome! International Chess Master Allan Savage will simultaneously play six to eight games of chess at once! Prizes will be awarded to anyone who wins or draws. Allan is an International Master, Life Master in the United States Chess Federation, and chess author. He is a full-time chess coach for tournament players.
Read moreMaster of Ceremonies – Steve Piacente Exclusive Interview By Sarah Baker What’s the connection between life coaching and writing? Mark Twain said, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” No writer will tell you his craft is easy. And most probably agree that making a living writing only what they like to
Read moreElisenda Sola-Sole Festival Director 301-949-9416 kensingtonbookfestival2020@gmail.com Mail and Drop-in address: Kensington Book Festival 3786 Howard Ave Kensington, MD 20895 The Kensington Day of the Book is a festival created by the community for the community. Many thanks to our festival team: Elisenda Sola-Sole – Festival Director Steve Piacente – Chair & Festival MC Liz Brennan – Registration Theresa Baker –
Read moreVolunteers needed! Helping out at the festival is a fun way to meet people while contributing to the community and helping to promote and support authors and literature. Volunteers are needed to help with the set-up, programs, greet and assist the authors, and to greet the festival goers, anytime between 8am and 5pm. See all about the festival at http://www.dayofthebook.com
Read moreKensington is a town with a rich, historic past and a vibrant present. The sound of a train whistle still permeates throughout the town, reminiscent of Kensington’s sleepier origins in 1873. Today, residents and visitors alike visit the charming train station for a weekly farmer’s market and concerts. The streets are alive with art galleries, music venues, enticing restaurants, eclectic gift
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