Thank you so much for considering There’s A Book for your book review needs!

Reading is something I feel can have a transformative effect on people and so much more so on children. The effects can be seen into adulthood and beyond. That’s one of the reasons I decided to create this site. By no means am I equipped to know about every new children’s, middle grade or young adult book that’s coming to the market. So, in my opinion I’d love to hear from publishers and/or authors, publicists, editors and the like about review opportunities or even just to give me information about a new release.

Please feel free to contact me (The1stdaughter – Danielle Smith) via email at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com.
I don’t respond to any other form of pitch, so please no Twitter/Facebook/Google+/Goodreads pitches. Thank you so much!

The Details:

The Short and Sweet (A quick breakdown of what we review):

• Children’s Fiction & Non-Fiction:
  - Board Books
  - Picture Books
  - Easy Readers/Short Chapter Books
• Graphic Novels
• Middle Grade Fiction & Non-Fiction
• Young Adult
• Chick Lit & Related Novels for reviews posted at Chick Lit Reviews and News. (No erotica or heavily sexual books.)

Genres we’re interested in:

• Turkeybird and Littlebug: I suggest taking a look at our “About” page to get a feel for what The Turkeybird and Littlebug may be interested in. Although, I would venture to say almost any children’s book would be worth a good look. As a mom I’m obviously interested in seeing award winning children’s books, but realize that not all good books win (or have won them yet) awards.
• The1stdaughter (Danielle Smith): My personal interest leans more towards books that my children may one day be interested in, primarily Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction/non-fiction. Although I do enjoy a good children’s book from time to time. I also do weekly reviews for another site, Chick Lit Reviews, and would be happy to consider review requests fitting that site as well.

Formats Accepted: Currently we are accepting hardback, paperback, eBooks for Nook (ePub preferable) and audio-books. ARC’s are also welcome as well as information regarding release date. We DO NOT accept self-published works, sorry, nothing personal just experience has shown that this is what suits us best.

How long will it take for a review: Due to the fact that there are varying viewpoints in our reviews some may take less time than others. Generally expect between three to six months for a review to be posted. If you’d like a review posted later/earlier or around a specific release date, make sure to let me know in your initial contact so that I can make arrangements for that.

Blog Tours: I am open to participating in Blog Tours and giveaways that can help promote reading and that will get the word out to my readers. Although, I don’t organize them.

Review Postings: Not only will the review be posted here on the site, but it will also be made available through the following sites as well (when applicable): Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon.com, Twitter (link to my site review), and Facebook.

Review Expectations: Please also know that we do our best to like every book that comes through our door, but this just isn’t always possible. We do not guarantee a review of every book sent to us, although we will do our best. Every book is not the right fit for every person. Always expect honesty above all else from our reviews.

Understand that the reviews given on this site are the opinion of the reviewer and not statements of fact about each book. Additionally the reviews written on this site (There’s a Book) are the property of this site and can only be used with the written permission of the reviewer.

Manuscript/Pre-publication review/edits: Please contact me directly at the email address below for more details.

ARC statement: I do not sell any Advanced Reader’s Copy I receive. I do however enjoy hosting giveaways for them on my blog. If you would prefer I not hold a contest for the ARC, please let me know ahead of time.

Giveaways: We love hosting giveaways here at There’s A Book and know that sometimes it can sometimes be the best way to spread the word about great books. As such, we don’t necessarily have to read a book to host a giveaway. Except for in extreme circumstances I’d prefer to not have to send out any giveaways to winners and will leave that to you as the provider of the book and/or book related items. Please keep in mind the types of books we review when requesting we host a giveaway. Those interested please feel free to email me with the giveaway details such as how many, what format and where you’re willing to ship the item(s).

To contact me via email at the1stdaughter {at} gmail {dot} com and expect a response within 5 to 7 days at the latest. Thank you and I look forward to working with you!