This opportunity is for Nueces County Teen cardholders in 7th-12th grade. The library is looking for teens willing to read and review award-winning books for Young Adults selected by the Texas Library Association. Please note that as the books on the Best Books List are recommended for Young Adults from ages 12 to 18, the books vary in maturity levels. Your review should be a well written 250-275 word critical evaluation of the book you have read including a one paragraph summary of the book and a one paragraph critique of the author’s literary merit.

To make your book choice selections below, please select from either of the following lists:

TAYSHAS Reading List, Maverick Graphic Novels List, Lone Star Reading List: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wO4aDOSDHQ61E1xJor_DiQNL4ALMSNXP?usp=sharing


*Once you have submitted this online Book Review application, you will receive an e-mail approving one of your book choices for review. Sample reviews will be emailed to you with reviewer guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Drillen at 361-387-3820.

*Teens will receive three hours of community service credit for each submitted review that meets all of the requirements listed on the instruction page, up to a total of nine hours per quarter. Teens will receive a community service certificate once a review is submitted and meets all criteria according reviewer guidelines.