Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition Information

  • About the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition 

    • The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in the arts and academics. 
    • This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K-12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education.
    • Click here for the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition 2022-2023 official rules 
  • 2022-2023 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Competition Deadline

     

               February 17, 2023: Entries due to Metro RESA by 4:30 PM (email)

               

               February 27, 2023 - March 10, 2023: Virtual scoring window (volunteers needed)

               

               March 10, 2023: Scorers submit finalists by 4:30 PM

               

               TBD: Statewide scoring window