The online component of Horn Book, The Horn Book, includes a Guide/Reviews Database which "offers short, critical reviews by trusted professionals of recommended hardcover trade books published in the United States for young people from 2000 to the present. The reviews are clear and honest, brief and to the point, identifying strengths and weaknesses and rating the books on a scale from 1 to 4, with titles recommended by The Horn Book Magazine receiving the highest ratings 1 or 2." Horn Book also offers two free e-newsletters.

"School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ produces award-winning features and news coverage on: literacy, best practices, technology, education policy and other issues of interest to the school library and greater educator community. We evaluate a broad range of resources, from books and digital content to databases, in 6000+ reviews published annually." Additional material can be found at the School Library Journal website.

Independent book reviews, without fee to writer/publisher. PW offers a free email newsletter on children's literature that publishes twice a week.

Fee-based book reviews. Kirkus coordinates the review process with their own content and genre expert.

Reviews and essays about children's books from the New York Times writers.

Book reviews for books published by independent publishers. Search #juvenilefiction #juvenilenonfiction #yafiction #yanonfiction