Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is the original reading competition created by Georgia educators to encourage students to read!

Schools and public libraries throughout the state of Georgia compete annually in Local, Regional, and State Finals competitions to answer questions about award nominated books.

Registration for the 2025-2026 Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl (Grades K-3) has closed. Click here to go to the Competition Results page to view this year's winners!

Registration for the 2025-2026 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (Grades 4-5, 6-8, 9-12) has closed. We look forward to seeing registered teams compete!

Click here to read the Open Letter from the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl State Steering Committee about the reinstatement of all 20 Georgia Peach Book Award For Teen Readers titles.

If your school or public library is interested in joining the competition, please contact your local or regional coordinator. If you are unsure who to contact, click Contact Us above and we will help you connect.