AJL Reviewing Panel

BOOK REVIEWING
Introductory Comments
by Rita Soltan

Definition of a Review
A formal written assessment of a work consisting of 175-300 words, following a critical evaluation that takes into account certain criteria for the genre, format and intended audience.

3 Basic Elements to a Good Review
Description
Analysis
Sociological Impact
Horning, Kathleen T. (2010). From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children’s Books. New York: HarperCollins, 173-174

Description
Makes objective statements about the characters, plot, theme, or illustrations.

Analysis
Makes statements about literary and artistic elements, including evaluation, comparison, and mention of contributions to the field.

SociologicalImpact
Makes judgments based on nonliterary considerations, such as potentially controversial elements or predictions about popularity.

Article Review
A piece longer than 300 words with a focus developed through one clear thesis statement that allows for a more in-depth evaluation and interpretation of the work through description, analysis, and sociological impact.

Article Review
May incorporate more in-depth critical analysis of
Literary / writing style
Character traits and development
Plot advancement
Integration of background information
Accuracy of presentation
Purpose of effort and audience appeal

Article Review
May consider author’s former works in more comparative detail
May consider several different authors within a specific comparative genre

Article Review
May include specific purposes and uses of comparative works
May include comparative sociological implications of comparative works

Article vs. Review
Both an article review and a basic review will consider different purposes and audiences for evaluation, recommendation and interpretation.

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