About the Bulletin
Curious about how the Bulletin works? The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books is the only major reviewing periodical for children’s literature whose entire reviewing staff meets regularly, reads and discusses everyone’s reviews for the issue. Check out this video to learn more about our Bulletin reviewing team!
More than 3,500 subscribers nationwide rely on the Bulletin for answers to their many questions involving children’s literature. The Bulletin, founded in 1945, is devoted entirely to the review of current books for children. It provides concise summaries and critical evaluations to help you find the books you need. Each review gives you information on book’s content, reading level, strengths and weaknesses, and quality of format, as well as suggestions for curricular use. Most books are reviewed from publisher’s galley proofs. With this up-to-date coverage, you’ll know which books to buy the moment they’re available.