City's book fest 'now a tradition'

It?s become a chapter in the book of Baltimore?s annual events. “The Baltimore Book Festival is now 12 years old, and I?m happy to say it?s now a tradition,” said Bill Gilmore, executive director of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.

“People really look forward to this festival. It?s grown not only in the number of people who attend but in popularity and depth of program,” he said.