MAR Jr. Reviewers
A youth-driven initiative elevating diverse stories and empowering young voices.
Program Details
Goals:
- Empower youth to critically engage with diverse children’s literature and share their unique perspectives.
- Amplify the voices of young reviewers to promote representation and inclusion in children’s books.
- Encourage critical thinking, literacy, and leadership skills through reviewing and reflection.
- Have fun!
Who it’s for:
- Youth of all backgrounds across Canada with an interest in reading, reviewing, and social justice.
- Primarily for Youth ages 8 to 18, but younger and older reviewers are welcome
- MAR member families and the broader community.
- Classrooms and School library programs interested in hosting a group review.
How it works:
- Sign up to become a Jr. Reviewer. Rolling submissions accepted throughout the year.
- Youth select books from MAR’s Library (or propose their own) and submit reviews.
- Reviews are featured on MAR’s website, social media, and newsletters.
- Jr. Reviewers receive guidance to strengthen their reviewing, critical literacy, and reflection skills.
Get Involved
- Sign Up: Youth under 16 can team up with a trusted adult; Youth 16+ can enroll on their own.
- Submit Reviews: Once enrolled, Jr. Reviewers submit reviews of diverse children’s books for public sharing.
- Partner with us: Are you an Author, Publisher, or Educator and love our program? Send us an email and let’s collaborate!
“Reviewing these books has helped me notice how stories shape how kids see the world—and how important it is to have different voices.”
Jr. Reviewer Participant