Book reviews submitted by students

[Waiting for you to submit your book review……]

Why should I write a book review?

• Become a published author!
• Writing experience looks great on college applications!
• Good practice writing a brief, clear, persuasive paragraph.

How should I write a book review?

• Read a library book.
• As you read, make brief notes of what you might want to write about.
• Consider who might be interested in this book.
• Offer comparisons to other books you have read. Example: If you enjoy Jodie Picoult’s books, you might enjoy this book because…
• Complete the Book Review form. You can either fill it out online, download and fill out the form, or hand write the form.
• Return the completed form to Mr. Johnson via email or in person. Reviews can be handed in at the  Library circulation desk.

What should my book review include?

• Reviews to the Library Website should be brief in length (under 150 words).
• Body of the review should include:
  • Who is the main character?
  • What important events or themes are featured in the book?
  • Would you recommend this book to other students? Why or why not?
  • Your review should NOT reveal the ending of the book.
• To qualify all entries must be:
  • Written in complete sentences.
  • The body of the review must include all of the information requested above.
  • Include the student’s name and email address.
  • Submitted to Mr. Johnson.