Freedom to Read Georgia
Freedom to Read Georgia
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A collaborative effort to promote and protect freedom in reading choices and access for all Georgians
2026 K-12 ESSAY & VIDEO CONTESTS
2026 K-12 ESSAY & VIDEO CONTESTS
Each year, Banned Books Week is observed in the United States to enhance awareness of book challenges and bans. Since 2021, we have celebrated our Freedom to Read in Georgia throughout October by encouraging our K-12 students to share their voices in essay and video contests for elementary, middle, and high school students. Projects are judged for assignment to exemplary, merit, and participant recognitions (rather than place rankings); results are shared with schools and on our website here.
Details on our 2026 contests will be posted later in September with contest kickoff on October 1st and submission deadline of October 31st.
NEW THIS YEAR - PRIZES for students and schools!
Welcome Authors Against Book Bans, Georgia Chapter to our Freedom to Read Georgia collaborative! AABB authors are supplying copies of signed books, author visits, and videos to promote participation this year. Additionally, Mackin is offering book prize choices to exemplary winners and book sets to high-participation schools!
Intellectual Freedom threats and responses in Georgia, the Southeast, and across the U.S. News and opinion pieces plus avenues for action are included. Contact us if you learn of new activity!
Promotional materials for Freedom to Read GA campaign (including graphics, posters, and videos) PLUS professional resources related to best practices for student choice in reading and equitable access to a variety of materials.
Policies and procedures for selection and reconsideration of materials are required of schools and districts in Georgia Code. Best practices in materials selection and how to access local community policies are provided.
Reading changes lives!
Reading changes lives!
Tell YOUR Story through your words or video!
Tell YOUR Story through your words or video!
Questions?
Questions?
For more information on this campaign, click on the Contact button below or email freedom2readga(at)gmail(dot)com.
For more information on this campaign, click on the Contact button below or email freedom2readga(at)gmail(dot)com.
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