“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”― Lemony Snicket

Be a Volunteer Reader

Help us curate the Tome Society Book Award lists by being a "first reader" volunteer. Follow the steps below to get started:
  1. Familiarize yourself with the Volunteer  Reader Review Form, so you know what to look for as you read. 
  2. Choose a book from our "Consideration List." This list is made up of "un-vetted" titles we are considering for the upcoming lists. Many of these books will NOT make the list because they do not meet the Tome Book Award guidelines. 
  3. Get a copy of the book you signed up for. You can buy it in print or eBook, listen to an audiobook, or check it out from the library. 
  4. Read the book! Note page numbers of profanity and mature content based on the Reader Review Form. 
  5. Fill out the Volunteer Reader Review Form (even if you didn't finish the book). 
  6. Repeat steps 2-5 as many times as you like!

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Help select books for the upcoming Tome Book Award List
    •  Read children’s, middle-grades, and young adult fiction books from our potential titles list & fill out our online review form
  • Help write content for our Book Club chapters
    • Read books currently on the Tome Book Award List & write discussion questions
  • Help write content for our Reading Bowl competition
    • Read books currently on the Tome Book Award List & write multiple choice questions
  • Help judge competitions
    • Judge student competition entries from your computer
    • These could include poems, articles, art, videos, infographics, and more!
  • Volunteer at TomeCon, our annual student conference
    • Your day could include:
      • Judging/proctoring in-person student competitions
      • Acting as a room monitor for a popular children’s author session
      • Facilitating  lunch distribution
      • Helping at the registration window
      • We need 100+ adult volunteers to make this a safe & memorable event for students!
  • Help us pack 3,000+ attendee bags for TomeCon
    • Packing sessions take place in North Georgia    during the 2 weeks leading up to TomeCon
  • ​Be a Tome Society Ambassador!
    • ​Spread the word about Tome Society to schools, businesses, and  community members
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​Contact Becca Hamby at   [email protected]   to get involved!