The Horn Book Magazine

The Horn Book Magazine and The Horn Book Guide cover children's and young adult literature.

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About The Horn Book Magazine

The Horn Book Magazine and The Horn Book Guide cover children's and young adult literature. The site publishes magazine features, interviews, columns, starred and weekly book reviews, award coverage, and family reading recommendations. It was founded in 1924 by Bertha Mahony.

Access includes subscription and login options, a digitized edition, and account-based saving of articles. Some content is offered for free with sign-up, while other content requires login or a subscription. A current subscription permits active login on up to three devices simultaneously.

Key features

  • Publishes children's and young adult literature reviews, including starred and weekly reviews.
  • Covers Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards and ALA Youth Media Awards.
  • Offers magazine features, interviews, columns, and special projects.
  • Provides a digitized edition for access.
  • Allows account sign-up to save articles for future viewing.
  • Limits simultaneous active logins to three devices per subscription.
Best for: Readers, educators, librarians, and families looking for reviews and coverage of children's and young adult literature.
Good for
  • Founded in 1924 and focused on children's and young adult literature.
  • Provides reviews, interviews, columns, award coverage, and reading recommendations.
  • Offers a digitized edition and account-based article saving.
Watch out for
  • Some content requires login or a subscription.
  • Simultaneous active logins are limited to three devices per subscription.
  • Private browser users must log in or create an account to continue.

The Horn Book Magazine at a glance

Official website
hbook.com
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Country
US
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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The Horn Book Magazine FAQ

What does The Horn Book cover?
Children's and young adult literature, including magazine features, interviews, columns, reviews, award coverage, and reading recommendations.
Is a subscription required?
Some content is offered for free with account sign-up, while other content requires login or a subscription.
How many devices can be logged in simultaneously?
A current subscription allows active login on up to three devices at the same time.
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