{"id":221,"date":"2015-01-21T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T17:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/teens\/?p=221"},"modified":"2015-03-24T19:11:10","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T02:11:10","slug":"reviewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/teens\/2015\/reviewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Book Reviewers"},"content":{"rendered":"

…a short how to guide for teens.<\/p>\n

updated: 1\/2015<\/p>\n

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We’re looking for teen book reviewers! \u00a0You may review a book of your choice, or ask to be added on our “advanced readers” reviewers (to review new or not-yet-published books). \u00a0If selected, your reviews will be published on our Zine, blog and website. For more info, contact Jane at jgov@cityofpasadena.net<\/p>\n

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Guidelines<\/span><\/h2>\n

150-200 words<\/p>\n

Read the entire book.\u00a0 This may seem like a no-brainer, but you can\u2019t give a fair review without reading the whole thing.\u00a0 Sometimes, it helps to also read prefaces and the author notes (usually following the end of the book).<\/p>\n

Your opinion is more important than the summary of the book.\u00a0 No need to give a summary. \u00a0Just your critical assessment is fine.\u00a0 It could involve your reaction, your engagement to the text, and\/or your opinions about the characters or plot.\u00a0 You could also suggest whether or not other teens would like the book.<\/p>\n

1. Check our catalog<\/a>\u00a0for your book title. Make sure that there is at least one copy of the book at a Pasadena library (Location code: PAS<\/strong>…)<\/p>\n

2. Check if the book is shelved in our Young Adult or Junior High sections<\/p>\n

3. Send me (Jane) the title you would like to review, and I will either let you know whether or not I would like you to review it.<\/p>\n

New books (published within the last year) or books from the Teen Booklist<\/a> (besides classics) are preferable.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure of how to start or checking for titles, please ask. Also, please no reviews for books that are\u00a0from\u00a0school assigned reading.<\/p>\n

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New!<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the next few months (Feb. – May 2015) as we finalize the list of authors for the upcoming book festival (Pasadena Loves YA<\/em><\/strong> on May 23), I will need reviews for specific books. They may be advanced copies or new books.<\/p>\n

I could use reviews for any books by the following authors:<\/p>\n