“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” ― Joseph Addison

Join Tome

Tome Society has club chapters in public, private, & homeschools all over the country. We also have community group & public library chapters. If you're interested in becoming an official Tome Society chapter, or renewing your membership for the upcoming school year, visit one of the links below. 

Dates & Deadlines

General Chapter Dates & Deadlines
  • November 14, 2025 - Chapter Registration and Dues Postmark Deadline for Early TomeCon Registration eligibility 
  • ​Dec 5, Friday - Chapter Registration & Dues Postmark Deadline for Fall Competition Eligibility 
  • Dec 5, Friday - Fall Competition Deadline
  • Feb 2-6- Tome Literacy Week
  • Feb 6 - New Tome Society Book Award list released on Blog
  • Feb 6 - Chapter Registration & Dues Postmark Deadline for Spring Competition Eligibility 
  • Feb 6 - Spring Competition Deadline,  Honor Society registration deadline
Reading Bowl Dates & Deadlines
  • Sept 12 Friday - Chapter Registration and Dues Postmark deadline for Reading Bowl eligibility 
  • Sep 24 - Oct 10 - Reading Bowl Exam #1 
  • Dec 3 - Dec 12 - Reading Bowl Exam #2
  • Jan 28 - Feb 6 - Reading Bowl Exam #3

Competitions

Tome Society offers a diverse menu of literacy-based competition options for students. Depending on the competition, students may compete individually, in pairs, or teams. We also offer a digital Reading Bowl team competition. To find information about our eligible competitions, click the link below. 

Tome Literacy Week

Celebrate literacy each school year during Tome Literacy Week. #TomeLitWeek takes place during the first full week of February & culminates with the release of the new Tome Book Award lists on Friday. Use our idea guide to plan your Tome Literacy Week activities. Be sure to tag @tomesociety and #TomeLitWeek on your social media posts!

Adviser Login

To access the Adviser Only area, click the link below. Have the current Adviser Password ready. This can be found in your Chapter Dues receipt email.