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 2026-2027 School Year: YCC Application for 2026-2027
Applications must be completed by the student who is applying.
After you apply, watch for 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, June 12th.
The last day to interview is Tuesday, June 30th.
Questions? Please email Ms. Jen at youthservicesdirector@perrotlibrary.org.
YCC’s Favorite Books of the Year
- Favorite Books of 2025-2026
- 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 2026 Meeting Dates
Wednesdays at 4 PM on:
- Dates TBA