Teen Book Review Application

BWGPL teens are invited to share their writing talents and opinions by writing reviews about books to share on the library website and promotions. Reviewed books must be made for a Teen/Young Adult audience. It may include any book owned by the library, or ones you could reccomend, brand-new or old classic, graphic novel, novel, book of poetry or comic. Ask us for some reccommendations or with any questions!

• Currently completing high school (or homeschooling equivalent)
• Live or attend school in Bradford West Gwillimbury
• Have a library card (if you don’t have one, you can sign up by clicking My Account in the upper right-hand corner of this page)
• 13 to 18-years-old

Find a book you love or have never read. Write and submit one-page (150-250 word) book review. 

• Earn three volunteer hours for every approved book review, to a maximum of 15 hours total (five book reviews) per school year.
• Practice your writing and help promote great books that you love.
• You may get to read, review and keep some brand-new advance copies – may be limited!

To see an archive of our book reviews, click here.

What is a book review and how is it different than a summary?
A review of a book or game should share some key points of the plot, but not give away the entire story. You will want to convince others to want to read the book.

You should include:

• Examples of what you liked or disliked about the book. Are there compelling characters? Beautiful writing? Plot twists or storytelling that you love?
• Why should other teens read this book – or not? Be persuasive!
• Star ratings: at the end, share the number of stars out of 5.

 

Remember – try to keep the review to 150 to 250 words – no more than one page, double-spaced typed (12 pt font).

 

Click here to see a sample book review.

 

We may offer some feedback and comments to help improve your review before it is considered complete and shared.