ReadWorks Earth Day Illustration Contest 2025

We are thrilled to bring back the Earth Day Illustration Contest for another year! This Earth Day, April 22, 2025 we're inviting students in grades 2-5 to bring ReadWorks passages to life through art! The contest is hosted by our wonderful content partner The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to encourage young readers to reflect on what they read about animals, conservation and our planet! 

How to Participate

1. Read and Reflect: Students will select and read an Earth Day-themed passage from ReadWorks, written by our NFWF experts. These texts are designed to spark curiosity and highlight environmental issues.
2. Get Creative: After reading, students will create an original illustration inspired by the passage. Artwork can be in any medium—crayons, paint, markers, or digital designs—and should capture the essence of the text in a creative, meaningful way. (Sorry, we will not accept any AI generated images)
3. Submit Your Entry: Teachers, parents, or guardians can submit student entries online by the contest deadline midnight on April 30, 2025. 
   
   There are some great prizes and our judging panel will award one winner per grade level! 
   

Contest details

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Last Year's Winners

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​Important Dates to Remember

• Earth Day: April 22, 2025 
• ​Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Winners Notified: May 20, 2025
• Winners Announced: Late May 2025
  
  

Spread the Word!We invite teachers, parents, and community organizations to encourage their students to participate in this exciting opportunity. Share this link to the contest with your networks, and let’s celebrate Earth Day 2025 by empowering the next generation to read, imagine, and create a better world.
For full contest details, submission guidelines, and to access the Earth Day passages, visit our Earth Day 2025 Contest Page.
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We can’t wait to see the incredible artwork your students create!