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Children's Book Reviewers
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.
- Booklist
- http://www.ala.org/offices/publishing/booklist
- 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" (https://www.booklistonline.com/get-reviewed)
- BookPleasures
- http://www.bookpleasures.com
- Send information about your book to bookpleasures@gmail.com, who will route it to the appropriate reviewer for the site. For review guidelines visit http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/categories/Book-Review-Submission-Guidelines/.
- Kids Lit Review
- https://kidslitreview.com/
- Accepts children's books for age infant to age 14. This means children's and
middle grade books.(No young adult, please.) E-books are acceptable for picture books. Other genres possible based on workload.Accept PDF and Kindle versions. Will consider self-published books on a case-by-case basis. For information and details on how to submit go to: https://kidslitreview.com/review-requests-rev-12-2019/
- KidsPictureBookReview.com
- https://www.kidspicturebookreview.com
- Reviews children's books, picture books and board books. Accepts hard copies or PDFS. Can help get reviews posted on GoodReads, Google Books, and Amazon. Generally makes a blog post review with posts to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Aims at helping new self-published authors. Contact Mae at kidspicturebookreview@gmail.com for information on how to submit.
- LitPick
- https://litpick.com/
- This site provides reviews of children's and YA books (for all ages), reviewed by children and young adults. They offer both paid and free review options - for free reviews, contact the site for details on how to submit your books.
- Kirkus Reviews
- https://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
- 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. Visit our website and click on 'Get A Book Reviewed' for more information about our guidelines for submitting a book for review consideration. (mwbookrevw@aol.com)
- Publishers Weekly
- https://www.publishersweekly.com
- 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.
- ReaderViews.com
- https://www.readerviews.com
- Reviews a variety of genres on its site and weekly newsletter. This is apparently a paid service.
- The Reading Tub
- https://thereadingtub.com
- A small group of parents and kids reviews all types of children's books. Rarely accepts books from authors and publishers.
- SCBWI Publications
- https://www.scbwi.org
- 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.
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