8.+Review+Sources

Review Sources

Current Review Sources
[] This link on the ALA website provides excellent information of review sources and best lists. I am actually including it on both the retrospective and the review list. It is a generally complete index of useful best, award, and review lists.
 * //The AASL Resource Guide for School Library Media Program Development-//**

[] The librarian's leading choice for reviews of the latest books and (more recently) electronic media. The Booklist Web Site includes a current selection of reviews, feature articles, a cumulative index not available in the print magazine, and the "Editor's Choice" lists.
 * //Booklist-//**

[] Book Links is designed to help teachers, librarians, library media specialists, booksellers, and even parents find high quality books for kids. It is a quarterly supplement to the ALA's Booklist and it is published in magazine form//.// According to the the ALA, //"Book Links// articles provide comprehensive information on using books in the classroom, including thematic bibliographies with related discussion questions and activities, author and illustrator interviews and essays, and articles by educators on practical ways to turn children onto reading."
 * //Book Links: Connecting Books, Libraries and Classrooms-//**

[|http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com] This journal is filled with articles and reviews of interest to school library media specialists. According to it's website, it is, "The world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens. " Some content is even available online.
 * //School Library Journal//**

[] This is a good source for articles, tips, and ideas on library management from other library media specialists. The reviews of books and media are written by other school librarians.
 * //Library Media Connection-//**

[] Kirkus reviews books for children, young adults, and adults. Selected content is available online. According to their website, they were founded in 1933 and the review "is published biweekly and reviews, 2 to 3 months before the publication date, approximately 5,000 titles per year: fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, translations, nonfiction, and children's and young-adult books. The reviews are reliable and authoritative, written by specialists selected for their knowledge and expertise in a particular field."
 * //Kirkus Reviews-//**

[|http://www.voya.com] VOYA includes articles, special bibliographies, and book and media reviews for young adult resources. VOYA is centered around young adult books.
 * //VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)//**

http://www.mmischools.com This title reviews new multimedia titles, hardware, and software, as well as providing technical advice and troubleshooting tips. Their website says that they are, "The educator's guide to electronic tools and resources for grades k-12."
 * //Multimedia and//** **//Internet@School//**

[|http://www.hbook.com] Horn Book is on the oldest reviewers around. They have been reviewing children's books since 1924. The Magazine includes feature articles and book reviews. The Guide includes reviews and ratings for hardcover children’s trade books. If a book is top of the line, it will be starred.
 * //Horn Book Magazine and the Horn Book Guide//**

[] This is an excellent link that lists many top-notch review and retrospective sources. I am actually placing this link on both the review and retrospective pages as it is somewhat interchangeable. The list of links to awards lists, review lists, and other best lists is very helpful.
 * //Resources for School Librarians-//**