Because budgets are tight and staff are very busy, libraries base many of their ordering decisions on the book reviews in journals.
Below is a list of the most important review journals read by librarians. Bookstore buyers also read Publisher's Weekly and some of the other journals.
Eligibility and submission instructions vary by publication, so be sure to read the requirements carefully.
Also, examine the websites of the journals for other opportunities to get mentioned. For example, some journals have columns where they list award-winning books, or they might do a round-up article mentioning several books on a particular topic.
Pre-Publication
Reviewers
Publisher's Weekly – for books available in bookstores only
Bulletin of the Center
for Children's Books
Small Press Review - friendly to small/independent publishers
The Horn Book – children's and young adult titles
School Library Journal – children's and young adult titles
Other Reviewers
Browse this list of lesser-known publications
for review sources or other promotional opportunities.
To learn how to sell your books to libraries, see The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Selling Your Book to Libraries.
