The Young Critics Club is made up of 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-graders that get together to read brand-new, just published books. Throughout the year, they read and review over thirty books of every genre and cultivate a list of their Favorite Books of the Year to recommend to their peers!
The Club meets on alternate Wednesdays year-round at 4 PM. At each meeting, Young Critics get to know each other better with a book-themed game, then grab a snack and discuss their recent reads. Then, Ms. Jen and Mrs. Woodward booktalk a new book and share their new finds with the group. Young Critics get first dibs on these selections and rate and report back at the next meeting.
How Can I Join?
Applications are now available for the 2025-2026 school year! Our applications are now online only. Please complete the application here: YCC Application 2025-26
You must be entering Grades 6, 7, or 8 in Fall 2025 to apply. The application MUST be completed by the student who is applying, not by a parent/guardian.
IMPORTANT: Once you apply, you will receive an email in the next few weeks with a link to sign up for a brief, in-person interview with Ms. Jen and Mrs. Woodward.
The last day to submit an application is FRIDAY, 6/13.
The last day to interview is THURSDAY, 6/26.
Questions about applying? Please email Ms. Jen at jminehardt@perrotlibrary.org.
YCC’s Favorite Books of the Year
- NEW! Favorite Books of 2024-2025
- Favorite Books of 2023-2024
- Favorite Books of 2022-2023
- Favorite Books of 2021-2022
- Favorite Books of 2020-2021
- Favorite Books of 2019-2020
- Favorite Books of 2018-2019
- Favorite Books of 2017-2018
- Favorite Books of 2016-2017
Summer 2025 Meeting Dates
Wednesdays at 4 PM on:
- DATES TBA
