Shelftalkers

If you borrow a new book from our library - or read another book you want to share - we want to hear from you!

Your feedback helps us decide which books to add to our library and makes it easier for us to recommend great reads to others.

Your review could be featured in library displays, or shared on the Shelftalkers website (www.shelftalkers.slav.vic.edu.au) - a place for students from across Victoria to share their thoughts on books.

So as you read, start thinking… what did you enjoy? What surprised you? Would you recommend it?

You can email your reviews to: 8812-vbclibrary@schools.vic.edu.au, or submit them on the library website. 

Questions? See us in the library!

Introduce the book: Where is it set? Who are the characters? Share a little of the basic conflict, or the plot of the story.

Spoilers: Be very careful to exclude spoilers from your review. Keep any major plot twists to yourself!

Opinion: Give your opinion of the book.

• Did you like it?

• What did you most or least enjoy?

• Who do you think might like this book?

• What do you think inspired the author to write this book?

• Are there any other books you would compare it to?

• Is it written for a particular age range?

Writing: Think about who you are writing the review for. Your reviews should inspire your peers to want to read the book you have reviewed, so it might be helpful to write your review in the style you most enjoy reading. Check over your spelling, punctuation and grammar before you submit your review.

Aim for around 100 words.