Library - Alum Rock Branch

Are you looking for a fun way to sharpen your writing skills? Want to help teens like you find the best books to read? Want to see your reviews printed out and put on display next to the book you're reviewing? Want to do it all from the comfort of your own home?

The Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library is looking for avid book readers interested in writing book reviews. Each book you review counts as one hour of volunteering. You can write up to 2 book reviews per month for a maximum of 24 volunteering hours per year.

How You Will Make a Difference

TeenPicks Reviewers play an important role in getting teens like you to read the books that you love!

Volunteers are needed to:

 - Write a book review following librarian-provided guidelines
 - Send your review to the Alum Rock Library Teen Librarian. The librarian will ensure it meets the guidelines and provide any feedback or suggestions for improving the review.
 - Once you have permission from the librarian, post your review on our library catalog at https://sjpl.bibliocommons.org
   - Make sure to give it an age-rating and a star rating
   - Make sure your review is made public so it can be seen
   - Send the librarian a screenshot of your review and you're all done!

Benefits
 - Help promote a love of reading among teens
 - Hone your persuasive writing skills, a valuable still regardless of career or life path
 - Have your writing displayed in the library!

Commitment/Schedule

You can submit up to 2 reviews per month for a maximum of 24-hours in a single year.

This opportunity is unique to the Dr Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library and  differs from Teen Book Reviewer opportunities that may be offered by other branch libraries.