Answered By: Cindy Judd
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2023     Views: 220

Use the database, Novelist Plus, to find book reviews for children's and young adult books. On the library homepage, select Online Resources. 

Library homepage with arrow pointing toward the Online Resources link

 

Navigate to Novelist Plus by selecting the letter N then Novelist Plus. 

 

Arrow labeled Look for N in the alphabetical list pointing to the listing of library databases arranged by alphabet

 

Search for a book by title. Use the drop-downs to choose Title and then enter the name of the book.

 

Arrow that says Choose Title pointing to a dropdown menu with title as an option and another arrow with the text Enter the book title pointing to the search box in the Novelist database

 

Scroll down on the title page to see reviews from reputable review sources such as School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and more.

 

Arrow with text that says Look for Reviews pointing to the reviews tab on a NoveList record for the book titles The Water Lady

 

Find age and grade level recommendations, too.

Three arrows pointing to grade level and age level recommendations found in a sample book review in NoveList Plus

 

For more info, visit the Youth Book Reviews page on the Children's, Adolescent, and Young Adult LibGuide.

 

 

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