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Job Openings

There are no job openings at this time.

Internships

Interns perform a variety of duties, most of which are clerical in nature. During the internship, interns are encouraged to explore the extensive collection of children's books in the office and ask many questions. Involvement with the production of Horn Book publications and the accessibility of the Horn Book staff provide an exceptional educational opportunity for those with a specific interest in children's literature.

Interns posted with The Horn Book Magazine and The Horn Book Guide assist with managing incoming books, distributing books to reviewers, shelving books in the office collection, filing reviews, maintaining the Horn Book Guide database, researching paperback reprints in back issues of the magazine, occasional light typing and proofreading, mailing out complimentary issues, and querying publishers.

The Horn Book, Inc. offers internships for the spring, summer, and fall terms. Hours may vary according to the needs of the intern and Horn Book staff, but are generally 8 hours per week. Longer hours are considered on a case-by-case basis for students who need them for school credit.

All Horn Book internships are unpaid. Applicants should have a strong interest in children's literature and should review at least one recent issue of The Horn Book Magazine before applying. Cover letters and resume should be e-mailed to Claire Gross at cgross@hbook.com or sent to her at The Horn Book, Inc., 56 Roland Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02129.

Deadlines:
      Spring term internships: December 15
      Summer term internships: May 15
      Fall term internships: August 15

Freelance reviewers

The Horn Book Magazine very rarely hires freelance reviewers but The Horn Book Guide has occasional openings and does accept applications from experienced writers. Cover letter, resume, and relevant writing samples should be sent to The Horn Book, Inc., 56 Roland Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02129.

Freelance writers

Potential contributors are advised to have a solid familiarity with The Horn Book Magazine before submitting manuscripts. Articles submitted should be of a critical nature on some aspect of children’s literature and should be no longer than 2800 words in length. Please allow four months for a decision on acceptance. Payment is received upon publication. The magazine does not publish fiction, nor does it publish work by children. To submit an article on hard copy or disk, mail to The Horn Book, Inc., 56 Roland Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02129. Submissions may also be sent via email to info@hbook.com.

 
 
   
 
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