One Book Blitz is a community-wide literacy initiative that started in 2017, providing students across Blount County the chance to read and engage with the same wonderful book. Children from kindergarten through fifth grade in Maryville City Schools, Alcoa City Schools, Blount County Schools, as well as homeschoolers, take part in this event. We officially launched this year's One Book Blitz on February 3, 2025. The chosen book for this year is Life According to Og the Frog by Betty G. Birney. Join us in celebrating reading!