Young Critics’ Club

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 have closed for the 2025-2026 school year.

IMPORTANT: If you have already applied, please remember to sign up for a brief interview (sign-up link was sent to your email). The last day to interview is THURSDAY, 6/26.

Questions? Please email Ms. Jen at jminehardt@perrotlibrary.org.

YCC’s Favorite Books of the Year

• 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