Welcome
Most children’s books are discussed and reviewed by adults. Adults decide which stories are important, which ones are age-appropriate, and what kids are supposed to get out of them. But reading doesn’t always work that way for kids.
Little Critics makes space for a kid's perspective on children’s stories.
At the center of this project is an 11-year-old who has been reading for as long as he can remember. He’s the kid who shows up at book sales with a very large cart (sometimes two). Reading makes him happy, and he has a habit of commenting on what he notices as he reads.
As he puts it: “I don’t try to judge books from the outside. I just tell you what it feels like to read them.”
Little Critics began after he reviewed a children’s book a parent was working on. That conversation led to more conversations about what worked, what didn’t, where the story slowed down, and how it might feel clearer or more engaging to a young reader. With parental support and oversight, that everyday practice slowly grew into this project.
Today, Little Critics brings a child’s perspective into the conversation in a few different ways.
Our Services
Book Reviews By Kids
Kids tell you what they really think about books and media—what worked, what didn't, and why.
Kid-led Editorial Services
Kid-led feedback for children's book authors—so you can see your book through a child's eyes.
