Dates & Locations
The format for the reading bowls will be either in-person or virtual. Each local and regional committee will choose whether to compete in-person or virtual.
Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl (Grades K-3) - All Regions
Local Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl — Either October 18, 2025, or October 25, 2025. Contact your local coordinator for date, time, location, and format.
Regional and State Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl (All Regions) — Date and Location Announced Soon!
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (Grades 4-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Local Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl — Either January 24, 2026, or January 31, 2026. Contact your local coordinator for date, time, location, and format.
Regional Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
East Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
North Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
Metro Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
Middle Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
South Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
West Region HRRB — February 21, 2026, or February 28, 2026. Location and format to be determined.
State Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl — March 21, 2026. Location and format to be determined.