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Junior Library Guild (JLG) is a book and ebook curation, collection development and independent reading service helping more than 23,000 school and public libraries acquire the best new children’s and young adult books, saving them both time and money. Based in Plain City, Ohio, and founded in 1929, JLG provides the very best customer service in the industry. Its services help librarians with collection development and members trust JLG to put only the best books into the hands of eager young readers. Dubbed the “subscription box for librarians”, this unique service reviews and selects children’s and young adult books prior to their publication—92% of which go on to win industry awards and earn starred reviews. New-release JLG selections are placed into one of over 77 categories ranging from Prekindergarten to Adult Crossover, and are then shipped to member libraries on a monthly basis.

Founded in 1974 and based in Baltimore, MD, AKJ is national wholesaler of books, classroom libraries, and supplemental curriculum resources for schools, education and literacy focused not-for-profits, and K-12 education companies. 

AKJ Education’s mission is to reduce the barriers, namely time and money, between teachers and schools and the highest quality classroom resources.  From simple teaching resources to complete solutions, AKJ works to provide a comprehensive toolbox of products to help busy educators succeed in the classroom. 

Founded in 1876, Library Journal (LJ) is one of the oldest and most respected media and information services brand covering the library field. Over 75,000 library directors, administrators, and staff in public, academic, and special libraries read LJ. LJ reviews over 8,000 books, audiobooks, videos, databases, and websites annually, and provides coverage of technology, management, policy, and other professional concerns.

School Library Journal (SLJ) is the premier media and information services brand for more than 100,000 librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality journalism and reviews for more than 60 years, SLJ produces award-winning features and news coverage on: literacy, best practices, technology, education policy and other issues of interest to the school library and greater educator community. SLJ evaluates a broad range of resources, from books and digital content to databases, in 6000+ reviews published annually.

First published in 1924, The Horn Book Magazine provides its readership with in-depth reviews of the best new books for children and young adults as well as features, articles, and editorials. The Horn Book Guide, published twice annually, provides comprehensive reviews and a numerical rating for every hardcover children’s book published in the United States during the previous publishing season.