Children's Book Reviewers
compiled by Peggy Tibbetts
Below is a list of children's book reviewers. Authors and publishers should always contact the website and/or publication first, according to their guidelines. Never submit your print book or ebook for review without permission.
- Absolute Write
- http://www.absolutewrite.com
- If you would like to submit your product or book for review by Absolute Write staff, or for use as a prize in our writing contests, please email: amy@absolutewrite.com. No self-published/vanity-published/subsidy published books.
- If you would like to submit your product or book for review by Absolute Write staff, or for use as a prize in our writing contests, please email: amy@absolutewrite.com. No self-published/vanity-published/subsidy published books.
- The Bookdragon Review
- http://www.bookdragonreview.com/
- Reviews print and ebooks. Send a brief synopsis of your book for consideration to the Editor, Melanie C. Duncan (TBR@bookdragonreview.com).
- Reviews print and ebooks. Send a brief synopsis of your book for consideration to the Editor, Melanie C. Duncan (TBR@bookdragonreview.com).
- Bookideas.com
- http://www.bookideas.com/about/getreviewed.cfm
- Reviews print books only. Fill out the online Review Copy Availability form at their web site. Editor: Doug Malcolm.
- Reviews print books only. Fill out the online Review Copy Availability form at their web site. Editor: Doug Malcolm.
- Booklist
- http://www.ala.org/booklist/index.html
- Reviews print books only. Submit galleys at least 15 weeks prior to publication. Review materials should be submitted according to "Procedures for Submitting Review Materials to Booklist" (http://www.ala.org/booklist/submit.html)
- Reviews print books only. Submit galleys at least 15 weeks prior to publication. Review materials should be submitted according to "Procedures for Submitting Review Materials to Booklist" (http://www.ala.org/booklist/submit.html)
- BookMuse
- http://www.bookmuse.com/pages/notes/kidscorner.asp
- "An online resource for adults and children in book discussion groups. We offer reading group guides, author interviews, literary prize lists, kids' book club interviews, kids' reader reviews and more."
- "An online resource for adults and children in book discussion groups. We offer reading group guides, author interviews, literary prize lists, kids' book club interviews, kids' reader reviews and more."
- BookPleasures
- http://www.bookpleasures.com
- Send information about your book to l.goldman@sympatico.ca, who will route it to the appropriate reviewer for the site.
- Send information about your book to l.goldman@sympatico.ca, who will route it to the appropriate reviewer for the site.
- The Book Review Cafe
- http://www.bookreviewcafe.com/SUBMISSION.html
- Reviews all forms of publications, including traditional press, e-books, and POD publications such as iUniverse. Please follow the submission guidelines.
- Reviews all forms of publications, including traditional press, e-books, and POD publications such as iUniverse. Please follow the submission guidelines.
- Book Review.com
- http://www.bookreview.com/
- Reviews only upcoming or newly released print books. See Information for Publishers at their website or contact Zanne Marie Gray (zanne@surfmadison.com).
- Reviews only upcoming or newly released print books. See Information for Publishers at their website or contact Zanne Marie Gray (zanne@surfmadison.com).
- Dave and Lillian Brummit
- http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit/
- Seeks books for review, including children's books; no e-books. Based in Canada; contact for mailing address.
- Seeks books for review, including children's books; no e-books. Based in Canada; contact for mailing address.
- MyKaela Edrich in Conjunction with The Dabbling Mum.com
- http://mykaelaedrich.com
- Reviews Children's Print Books only. Please query about the book you would like reviewed.
- Reviews Children's Print Books only. Please query about the book you would like reviewed.
- E-Books for Kids
- http://www.ebooks.christinespindler.de
- Reviews children's e-books only. Send your request to Christine Spindler (christine.zang@t-online.de).
- Reviews children's e-books only. Send your request to Christine Spindler (christine.zang@t-online.de).
- It's Only Ink!
- http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/jenniferlbleese.html
- A children's book review email newsletter by Jennifer LB Leese. If you want to have your book reviewed write and tell her about your book: JenniferLBLeese@msn.com
- A children's book review email newsletter by Jennifer LB Leese. If you want to have your book reviewed write and tell her about your book: JenniferLBLeese@msn.com
- Kirkus Reviews
- http://www.kirkusreviews.com
- Reviews approximately 4,500 print books per year, usually two-to-three months prior to publication. Submit galleys in advance of publication. Anne Larsen, Exec. Editor; Chuck Shelton, Managing Editor; Jim Uebbing, Senior Editor; Karen Breen, Senior Editor. For details and submission guidelines contact Kirkus Reviews: info@kirkusreviews.com
- Reviews approximately 4,500 print books per year, usually two-to-three months prior to publication. Submit galleys in advance of publication. Anne Larsen, Exec. Editor; Chuck Shelton, Managing Editor; Jim Uebbing, Senior Editor; Karen Breen, Senior Editor. For details and submission guidelines contact Kirkus Reviews: info@kirkusreviews.com
- The McQuark Review of e-Books for Kids
- http://www.mcquark.com/
- "We welcome submissions of children's/YA books that are available from e-publishers, including print-on-demand books and reissues of titles formerly out of print. We do not review e-versions of trade titles that are currently in print elsewhere. We cannot guarantee that we will review every title. Click on Getting Reviewed and fill out the online form provided.
- "We welcome submissions of children's/YA books that are available from e-publishers, including print-on-demand books and reissues of titles formerly out of print. We do not review e-versions of trade titles that are currently in print elsewhere. We cannot guarantee that we will review every title. Click on Getting Reviewed and fill out the online form provided.
- Midwest Book Review
- http://www.midwestbookreview.com/
- We review all kinds of print books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, computer software, and the like. We do not review galleys, uncorrected proofs, or ebooks.ÊVisit our websiteÊand click on 'Get A Book Reviewed' forÊmore information about our guidelinesÊfor submitting a bookÊfor review consideration. (mwbookrevw@aol.com)
- We review all kinds of print books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, computer software, and the like. We do not review galleys, uncorrected proofs, or ebooks.ÊVisit our websiteÊand click on 'Get A Book Reviewed' forÊmore information about our guidelinesÊfor submitting a bookÊfor review consideration. (mwbookrevw@aol.com)
- Picture Book Play
- A monthly book review column by Kimberly M. Hutmacher, appearing in Saplings and A to Z Kidstuff newsletters. Her reviews are also featured at Midwest Book Review. Please send review requests for picture books only to:
- kiddos@warpnetusa.com
- kiddos@warpnetusa.com
- Publishers Weekly
- http://www.publishersweekly.com/about/general.asp
- All print book reviews appear in advance of publication. Titles must be submitted for review consideration two to three months prior to publication date. Review materials should be submitted according to PW Forecast Guidelines (http://www.publishersweekly.com/about/forecast-guidelines.asp)
- All print book reviews appear in advance of publication. Titles must be submitted for review consideration two to three months prior to publication date. Review materials should be submitted according to PW Forecast Guidelines (http://www.publishersweekly.com/about/forecast-guidelines.asp)
- Readers Room
- http://www.readersroom.com
- Reviews only young adult novels in print. To request a review send an email to Peggy Tibbetts: peggyt@siltnet.net
- Reviews only young adult novels in print. To request a review send an email to Peggy Tibbetts: peggyt@siltnet.net
- ReaderViews.com
- http://www.readerviews.com
- Reviews a variety of genres on its site and weekly newsletter.
- Reviews a variety of genres on its site and weekly newsletter.
- The Reading Tub
- http://www.thereadingtub.com
- A small group of parents and kids reviews all types of children's books.
- A small group of parents and kids reviews all types of children's books.
- The Savvy Click: An Internet Magazine
- http://www.thesavvyclick.com/KidReviews.htm
- Reviews children's and YA e-books only. Send review request to Kids E-book Reviews. (TheSavvyClick@aol.com)
- Reviews children's and YA e-books only. Send review request to Kids E-book Reviews. (TheSavvyClick@aol.com)
- Scribes World
- http://www.scribesworld.com/index.htm
- Reviews print books and ebooks. For more information contact Lisa Ramaglia (reviews@scribesworld.com).
- Reviews print books and ebooks. For more information contact Lisa Ramaglia (reviews@scribesworld.com).
- SCBWI Publications
- http://www.scbwi.org/pub.htm
- The Guide to Children's Book Reviewers is available free to members and lists individuals and publications that review children's books, along with information on how and what to submit.
- The Guide to Children's Book Reviewers is available free to members and lists individuals and publications that review children's books, along with information on how and what to submit.
- SmartWriters.com
- http://www.smartwriters.com/index.2ts?page=contact
- Write to request a review.
- Write to request a review.
- Wee Ones Magazine
- http://www.weeonesmag.com/
- If you're a writer or illustrator and have a picture book you'd like us to review, send it along to: Wee Ones, attn: Jennifer Reed, PO Box 226, Darlington, MD 21034. (Reviews print picture books only.)
- If you're a writer or illustrator and have a picture book you'd like us to review, send it along to: Wee Ones, attn: Jennifer Reed, PO Box 226, Darlington, MD 21034. (Reviews print picture books only.)
- Word Weaving
- http://www.wordweaving.com
- wordweaving@hotmail.com Reviews print books and ebooks. Also reprints written reviews, reviewer retains all rights. Contact Cindy Penn.
- wordweaving@hotmail.com Reviews print books and ebooks. Also reprints written reviews, reviewer retains all rights. Contact Cindy Penn.
- Young Adult Books Central
- http://www.yabookscentral.com
- Kimberly Pauley reviews print or e-books with a concentration on YA/Middle Grade fiction, though picture or kid's books are accepted. Also publishes author interviews and bios. For more details, please see http://www.yabookscentral.com/cfusion/index.cfm?fuseAction=home.faqs
Peggy Tibbetts has been a professional writer, editor, and full member of the Society for Children's Book Writers & Illustrators for more than 26 years. She offers courses in children's writing and has edited several successful children's manuscripts. She is the author of the children's novel The Road to Weird, as well as the adult novel Rumors of War. Peggy also moderates the The Write List discussion list at Yahoo.
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