Georgia Conference on Children's Literature
Celebrating more than 50 years of fostering a love of reading among the children of Georgia!
As an integral part of Georgia's literacy initiative for 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.
Be an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Exhibitors at the Conference on Children's Literature have the opportunity to meet educators, media specialists, faculty and children's literature enthusiasts from across Georgia. We also invite you to be a sponsor.
Donate to the Conference
By 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
Images From Past Conferences
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?
Past Conferences
For 50 years, our conference has celebrated top authors and illustrators from around the world.
2019 Keynote Speakers
- Kwame Alexander
- Ben Clanton
- Alan Gratz
- Pablo Cartaya
- Aisha Saeed
2018 Keynote Speakers
- Kelly DiPucchio
- Louis Sachar
- Grace Lin
- Laurel Snyder
- Åse Marie Ommundsen
2017 Keynote Speakers
- David Biedrzycki
- Natalie Lloyd
- Duncan Tonatiuh
- Kelly Bingham
- Kathryn White
2016 Keynote Speakers
- Patricia McKissack
- Eric Velasquez
- Carmen Deedy
- Michael Dooling
- Alan Gratz
2015 Keynote Speakers
- Clare Vanderpool
- Jennifer Sattler
- Susan Nees
- Shonto Begay
- Mike Artell
2014 Keynote Speakers
- Jodi Moore
- R. Gregory Christie
- Judith Ortiz Cofer
- Jennifer Holm
2013 Keynote Speakers
- Deborah Wiles
- Angela Johnson
- Molly Bang
- Pat Mora
- Amanda Knoll and Howard McWilliam
2012 Keynote Speakers
- Mike Wimmer
- Barbara O'Connor
- Carole Boston Weatherford
- Jody Feldman
- Meghan McCarthy
2011 Keynote Speakers
- Mary Downing Hahn
- Alma Flor Ada
- Gail Gibbons
- M.T. Anderson
- Karen Beaumont
- Susan Liverpool
2010 Keynote Speakers
- Margie Palatini
- Kadir Nelson
- Andrea Davis Pinkney
- Robert Burleigh
- Fred Newman
Contact Us
University of Georgia
315 Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602
- Email: gcba@uga.edu