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ERL 317: Children's Literature

A research guide for students in the Children's Literature course.

Book Review Journals

  • Horn Book Magazine:  Publishes reviews, articles, editorials, and interviews about children's literature written for educators and librarians.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • Horn Book Guide:  Contains reviews of children's and young adult literature only.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • School Library Journal: Provides book reviews as well as news, information, and reviews written for librarians, teachers, and media specialists.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • Booklist:  Publishes reviews of recommended library materials, including children's books.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • Publishers Weekly:  Discusses the publishing process and markets in depth, and reviews books releasing each week, including children's books.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:  Provides summaries and analyses of current book reviews.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • Kirkus Reviews:  Reviews a broad range of books pre-release, including children's books.  Requires login with UMaine account.
  • The New York Times Book Review:  Publishes book reviews and excerpts, author interviews, and feature articles. Requires login with UMaine account.
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