School Library Journal
Articles on award-winning books
Lists of highly recommended books for different topics and grade levels
Articles on emerging technology relevant to the school library
Articles that summarize books in a specific genre or topic
Articles that address the everyday role of a school librarian
School Library Journal includes positive and negative book reviews that often have an audience or interest recommendation.
Booklist
Includes lists of recommended books in specific genres or interests
Top Ten lists for teen readers and reluctant readers
Lists of award-winning titles
Includes reviews and recommendations for poetry and not only prose
Includes reviews and articles for school and public librarians
Booklist includes many, mostly positive, book reviews
Horn Book
Focuses on children's literature
"Fanfare Lists" of recommended titles
Articles focus on the connection between readers, books, and book creators
Interviews with and articles about authors
Articles about bookmaking
Horn Book includes many book reviews. Most are positive, but they don't shy away from critique.
Library Journal
Addresses issues relevant to public and school librarians
Articles on legal and government issues that affect librarianship
Includes reviews of documentary films and other non-text formats
Address a wider range of genres than school-focused journals
Lists of new and recently released books
Library Journal includes book reviews, most of which are positive.
Young Adult Library Services
Focuses on library topics related to upper middle and high school students
Awards and lists for young adult books
Addresses issues of school and public librarianship
Tools and strategies for engaging teens in reading
Articles about how to respond to book challenges
Young Adult Library Services does not include book reviews.
Follett Titlewave
Titlewave is an online resource where librarians can search for titles, read reviews and summaries, and purchase material for their library collection.
Full bibliographic information for millions of titles
Users can set search preferences by grade level, positive reviews, and award lists
Includes material for all reading levels K-12
Includes makerspace and digital material
Provides curated lists based on genre, awards, and reading interests
Mackin
Mackin is a website where librarians can search for and purchase a variety of materials and read reviews and summaries.
Title lists for new releases, top-sellers, award winners and honorees, high interest topics, and more
Full bibliographic information
Includes makerspace and digital material
MackinVIA for eBook and audiobooks
User-friendly menus and easy-to-find categories
GoodReads
GoodReads is a crowd-sourced book review website.
Users can join interest groups and book clubs
Reviews for millions of books
Book lists for interests and reading levels
Users can keep a record of books they read and review
User group for School Librarians and Teachers to recommend and discuss books