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Tome Student Literacy Society

TomeCon

Where authors are rock stars. 
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Thank you, Clipper Petroleum Foundation, for sponsoring an It List Book Set Door Prize Giveaway at TomeCon 2019!
TomeCon is an exciting day of concurrent sessions based on all facets of literacy for students in grades 3-12. Session topics include reading, writing, technology, engineering, art, music, and more! Authors from across the country visit with and teach students at the conference.Students also receive awards for their participation in Tome Competitions throughout the year.  

TomeCon 2019

March 12, 2019
9:00 am -5:00 pm

The University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus*
3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566
*Please note: 3rd-8th grades will participate at a separate location on campus from 9th-12th grades. ​

TomeCon Registration

Review the TomeCon Registration Guide HERE.
Didn't Pre-register for TomeCon, but still want to come?
At-the-door TomeCon tickets are available for cash or check only. 
Adults - $25
Students - $45
RSVP for At-The-Door TomeCon Tickets
TomeCon 2019 Pre-Registration is Closed!

Registration Dates
Paid Chapter Early Registration: Nov 30 (10:00 am) - Jan 18 (midnight)
Early registration payments must be postmarked by January 22, 2019 or reserved tickets will be released. 
Paid Chapter Late Registration and Preview Chapter Registration: Jan 19 - Feb 8 (midnight)
Late registration payments must be postmarked by February 15, 2019.
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**All TomeCon ticket purchases are NONREFUNDABLE.** 

Student Tickets​
*There will only be 2,000 student tickets available for TomeCon 2019. Reserve your tickets early!*
Early, paid chapter Student Tickets - $25
Late, paid chapter/Preview chapter Student Tickets - $35
At the door Student Tickets - $45

Adult Tickets
*All schools bringing students to TomeCon are REQUIRED to bring at least 1 half or full day volunteer. Chapter adviser can act as volunteer. 
Each school may register for up to 2 free adult, non-volunteer tickets
Adult, non-volunteer, early registration paid-chapters only - $15
Adult, non-volunteer, late registration paid-chapters, or preview chapters - $20
​Adult, non-volunteer, at-the-door - $25
Adult, half-day volunteer - Free
Adult, full-day volunteer - Free, with free lunch & t-shirt

TomeCon Lunch
$9- Includes sandwich, chips, cookies, & drink
*Schools are welcome to pack their own lunch for the event, and are highly encouraged to bring snacks for their students. 
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TomeCon Volunteer Information
TomeCon is a volunteer run event. Without volunteers we can’t make it happen! Please ask your parent chaperones, co-workers, retired teachers, family members, friends, etc. if they would be willing to come with you and volunteer.
These volunteers need no experience. They will simply be monitoring rooms or halls, counting heads, or if they are willing, reading off a short script to get an activity started.

Half-day Volunteers - choose preference of 9am-1:00 pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Full-day Volunteers - volunteer from 9am-5:00pm with a lunch break. Free standard t-shirt and lunch provided. 
  • All schools bringing students to TomeCon are REQUIRED to bring at least 1 half or full day volunteer. Chapter adviser can act as volunteer. 
  • ​Adviser will reserve tickets for volunteers on Registration form, and will provide name and email information later. Volunteer registration forms will be emailed to adviser with TomeCon ticket invoice.
  • Any school registering 4 or more volunteers will receive one FREE premium adult-size TomeCon shirt in the style and size of your choice from our Bonfire Apparel Store (excluding hoodie). 
  • Schools wishing NOT to send a volunteer may opt to pay a $100 fee to cover the cost of Tome Society hiring a worker for the day to cover that position.
TomeCon T-Shirts
$15
for standard sizes
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Order yours online and have it before the event*: 
www.bonfire.com/store/tome-society-apparel-store/
*Online TomeCon shirts available for order starting Nov 30
​**Please allow 20-30 days for your order to arrive after ordering. 


Or, order shirts with your TomeCon registration and pick them up at the event. 
​Adult and Youth sizes available.
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Bonfire Online T-Shirt Order Styles
*Online prices vary by style, starting at $15.
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TomeCon Registration Guide

Please familiarize yourself with all TomeCon registration and payment guidelines using the TomeCon Registration Guide. 
All TomeCon ticket purchases are NONREFUNDABLE.

TomeCon Schedule & Session Guides

Tentative Conference Schedule (Subject to Change)
8:00 - Registration Opens
9:15 - Session 1, Reading Bowl competitions
10:15 - Session 2, Reading Bowl competitions
11:15 - Session 3, Club Tome (Elementary) Lunch
12:15 - Session 4, Jr Tome (Middle) Lunch
1:15 - Session 5, Tome Society (High) Lunch
2:15 - Session 6, Door Prize Winners posted 
3: 15 - Session 7, Club Tome (Elementary) Awards Ceremony 
4:15 - Session 8, Jr Tome (Middle) & Tome Society (High) Awards Ceremonies 
5:00 - Conference Dismissal 
Tentative Session Planning Guides (Still Under Construction & Subject to Change)
Club Tome - Elementary School
Session Guide
​Session Planning Grid
Jr Tome - Middle School
Session Guide
​Session Planning Grid
Tome Society - High School
Session Guide
​Session Planning Grid

Who's presenting at TomeCon 2019?

Alison Gervais, author of In 27 Days
Christina June, author of It Started with Goodbye
Kat Zhang, author of The Emperor's Riddle
Caitlin Sangster, author of Last Star Burning
McCall Hoyle, author of The Thing with Feathers
Zack Loran Clark, Nick Eliopulos, authors of The Adventurers Guild
Stefne Miller, author of Losing Brave
Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising
Jodi Meadows, author of Before She Ignites
Erin Summerill, author of Ever the Hunted
Pintip Dunn, author of Forget Tomorrow
Kristin Bailey, author of The Silver Gate
Jackson Pearce, author of the Pip Bartlett series
Joey Weiser, author of the Mermin series
Demetria Lunetta, author of Bad Blood
Kelly Hopkins, founder of #TeenPit
Mark Warren, author of Magic from the Woods
Brian Buffington, Pioneer RESA
Sarah Porter, author of Tentacle & Wing, virtual chat
Stephanie Morrill, author of The Lost Girl of Astor Street, virtual chat
Martha Freeman, author of Zap, virtual chat
Felecia Doyle, author of When the Son Speaks a Promise
Patrice McLaurin, author of Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
Nicole Castroman - author of BlackHearts

Tome Student Literacy Society
tometeam (at) tomesociety (dot) org
readingbowl (at) tomesociety (dot) org
PO Box 129 . Lula . GA . 30554