Review Policy and Book Ratings

Where to Send Review Copies:

Hip Librarians Book Blog accepts published books and audiobooks, galleys and advance review copies of titles for youth ages 0-18 for review. Please send to:

Beth Gallaway
504 Ocean Blvd #1
Hampton NH 03842

Feel free to contact us in advance of sending a title; email is informationgoddess29@gmail.com

Review Policy 

• Hip Librarians Book Blog does not guarantee a positive review, or any review, of materials sent.
• Second opinions of books reviewed are encouraged. 
• Authors disagreeing with reviews are invited to respond in the comments field. 
• Reviewers are asked to evaluate materials in the following way:

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  • Plot summary
  • Literary merit
  • Artistic merit, if applicable
  • Use in school or library setting
  • Optional: personal response
    

Review Ratings

Titles reviewed recieve a rating of 1-5 stars:

***** excellent; nearly flawless; a must-have for all libraries serving youth

**** very good; without serious flaws; highly recommended

*** average; some flaws; recommended as an optional purchase

** okay, major flaws; a very conditional purpose (recommended only if popular topic, genre, author, niche book) 

* poorly executed; major flaws, erronious information; no mastery of subject 

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