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AN AFFILIATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION (ILA)

Formerly, the Georgia Reading Association (GRA)

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Upcoming 2026–27 Georgia Literacy Events

Looking for opportunities to connect with readers, writers, educators, and literacy advocates across Georgia? Check out these upcoming literacy events around the state.

Date Event Location Details
Aug. 22, 2026 Writers in the Wild Literary Fest Dawsonville Book signings, readings, and a garden experience
Aug. 29, 2026 Northeast Georgia Author Festival UNG Gainesville Regional author festival
Sept. 12, 2026 Turner Center Literary Fair Valdosta Community literary fair and GALA outreach opportunity
Mid-Sept. 2026 One Book, One Read Atlanta Fulton County / Atlanta Featured author Jason Rekulak
Oct. 2–3, 2026 Decatur Book Festival Decatur Large regional book and ideas festival
Oct. 10, 2026 Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival Acworth Outdoor, family-friendly event
Oct. 17, 2026 Atlanta Book Festival Atlanta Book festival and community outreach opportunity
Nov. 14, 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair Johns Creek Community literary fair
Feb. 4–7, 2027 Savannah Book Festival Savannah Major statewide literary event
Feb. 6, 2027 Middle Georgia Lit Fest North Houston Sports Complex
Warner Robins		 Middle Georgia literary festival and community outreach opportunity
Feb. 12–14, 2027Journal of Language and Literacy Education (JoLLE) ConferenceAthens (UGA Campus)Geared toward "literacy and language scholars to consider community as both a response to crisis and a generative force for transformation, hope, and love"
Apr. 10–11, 2027 Conyers Book Festival Conyers Spring outreach opportunity
2027 Date TBA Columbus Children's Book Festival Columbus Watch for 2027 details; the 2026 festival was held May 9
Know of another literacy-related event in Georgia?
Help us keep this list growing! Email event information to membership@galiteracy.org to have an event considered for addition to this page.

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy Podcast

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy podcast delivers current theory, research, and practice in support of effective literacy instruction.

During each episode Matt Sroka,

Clinical Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at Mercer University &

GALA Member, invites a guest from the literacy field to delve into

practical concepts for enhancing literacy teaching.

Listen on Apple Podcasts!


Check out the newly released LITERACY INSIGHTS! 

Literacy Insights are free, one-page printables organized by topic. Each includes articles (from Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy), resources, as well as discussion questions around relevant literacy topics. Included articles are free to read for a limited time, but Literacy Insights will always be available to all—no subscription required! Take a look at the first three Literacy Insights below: 

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