The following reviewers provide pre-publication book reviews. Reviews may be published online, in magazines and e-zines or newsletters, and in national and local newspapers. There is no need to pay for a book review. If you have written a book for children, you might try contacting your local children's librarian.

ALA Booklist
From the American Library Association. Click here for guidelines

Library Journal Book Review is an adult book selection tool for public and academic libraries. Each year it provides some 6000 timely, professional evaluations. Books chosen by the editors for review, from about 40,000 received annually, range from the most popular to the scholarly, encompass all subject areas, and include original paperbacks as well as hardcover books. Click here for guidelines. For additional information, click here.

Foreword Magazine, a bi-monthly pre-pub review journal, publishes reviews of books including books, audio books, POD books, and e-books from independent publishers and university presses to coincide with their publication dates. Specializes in independently published books. Click here for guidelines.

Independent Publisher Online Magazine is a trade journal for the independent publishing community, specializing in marketing and promotion for independent authors and publishers. This company sponsors the IPPY Awards for independently published books. Submissions are accepted in 50 categories. Click here for guidelines.

Reader Views reviews books published within the past 2 calendar years and books whose publishing date is scheduled for the next calendar year. If your book is already published, this may be a good option for reviews.

Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is associated with The Book Standard. Publishes reviews on books for children.
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Midwest Book Reviews provides book reviews and advice for writers and publishers. The process of obtaining a professional book review is described halfway down this page (click here). Publishes reviews on fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books in all subjects, categories, and genres. Click here to access their list of reviewers, including newspapers. Provides pre- and post-publication reviews. View the January 2006 issue with Jim Cox's reference to Jill Ronsley by clicking here. To find a reviewer, click on "Other Reviewers". Scroll down the long list of freelance book reviewers, book review publicaitons, book review websites, and so on for the ones that looking promising. Click on them to go to their respective websites and determine if they would be thematically appropriate for your book.

Publishers Weekly
Publishes reviews on books of all genres, including books for children. Click here for guidelines.

School Library Journal
Publishes reviews on books for children. Click here for guidelines.

Book Pleasures.com
See the Web site for information and submission guidelines. Click here for guidelines.

For a long list of reviewers, click here.