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Brighton Public Library

teen book reviews

Thank-you to Kim, for this month’s blog!

Are you a Brighton resident between the ages of 14 and 17 looking for volunteer hours?  Do you love to read and want to share your literary opinions with others?  Check out a book, eBook or eAudiobook from the Brighton library collection, read it and write up a review to be published on our website!  Each book review earns one hour of volunteer service.  This is a great opportunity for teens with a busy schedule as everything is submitted through email.  Email kreaman@brightonlibrary.ca to get started!

Eligibility:

  • You are 14-17 years old.
  • You want to improve your writing and critical thinking skills.
  • You enjoy reading and/or listening to audiobooks.

Benefits:

  • Earn 1 volunteer hour per review toward your Secondary School Diploma.
  • No more than 2 reviews a week.
  • Improve your writing and critical thinking skills.
  • Your review and your name will be featured on the BPL website.

Getting started:

  • Register at the front desk.
  • Read a book or eBook, or listen to an eAudiobook of your choosing from the BPL collection.
  • Write and submit a meaningful and coherent review of 100-250 words from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
  • Your Library is for humans, by humans. Your voice matters far more than any writing style.
  • Please, do not use AI to create any part of your review.
  • Submit your review to kreaman@brightonlibrary.ca