In celebration of Earth Day 2026, we invite you to join our annual illustration contest, brought to you with our content partner the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation! (NFWF)

The contest is open to all learners in grades 2 through 8. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to combine their reading comprehension development with artistic creativity, all while learning about our planet’s incredible wildlife and conservation efforts.

How to Participate:

1. Read: Have your students read the designated passages for their grade level, focusing on topics like wolverines, burrowing owls, sea turtles, and more.

2. Illustrate: Encourage students to create original illustrations that reflect their understanding and interpretation of the passages.

3. Submit: As a teacher, parent, or guardian, submit the illustrations following the guidelines provided on our contest page.

Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 24, 2026

Prizes: Eight winning entries (one from each grade level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the special education category) will be selected. Winners will receive a ReadWorks and NFWF swag bag, including an official certificate, along with two $25 gift cards. We will also publish the winning designs on the ReadWorks article for one whole year, as well as our our blog and social media channels to celebrate our budding readers and artists.

For detailed guidelines, reading passages, and submission instructions, please visit our official contest page.