Georgia Conference on Children's Literature

Planning for our 54th Georgia Conference on Children’s Literature! (March 17–18, 2023)

After a successful in-person conference, we are looking forward to the 2023 conference. As an integral part of Georgia’s literacy initiative for more than half a century, the Georgia Conference on Children’s Literature draws hundreds of teachers, school media specialists, public librarians, authors, illustrators, and children’s literature scholars from the Southeast and beyond. The conference also hosts the finals of the annual Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, a statewide competition for students in grades 4–12.

The conference is also closely connected to the Georgia Children’s Book Awards .

Upcoming Events

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Be an ExhibitorExhibitors at the Conference on Children’s Literature have the opportunity to meet educators, media specialists, faculty, and children’s literature enthusiasts from across Georgia.

Donate to the ConferenceBy donating to the Georgia Book Awards and Conference on Children’s Literature , you are supporting a 50-year legacy of celebrating quality children’s books for Georgia students.

Thanks to our annual sponsors Conference sponsors

What Others Say

I love this conference! I always learn something and come away energized.

After a two-year absence from the conference, it was GREAT to be back! I am retired now but still LOVE to attend. It’s always inspiring to meet the authors and illustrators who are forever my HEROES!

Out of all the conferences I’ve attended, this one is the best! What other conferences is there a chance you will be on the elevator with an author/illustrator or even have one come to your table and sit down with you?