Interested in learning more about the children’s book industry, book reviewing, or how magazines and review journals operate? A Horn Book internship is a great place to start. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2024 internships, which will likely include a combination of remote work and occasional in-person work in the Boston area. 

Our editorial interns are an invaluable help in managing the gazillion digital books that enter and leave our virtual office. They upload books, format reviews, and enter bibliographic info into our database—all while becoming familiar with publishing trends. They fact-check reviews, newsletters, and articles, and sometimes do some writing of their own. They take on oddball projects like poring over back issues to track down an old editorial (especially as we continue our Horn Book centennial celebrations this year!).  

We offer spring, summer, and fall internships. The next application deadline, for Summer 2024 internships, is April 8, 2024. Internships are paid ($15 per hour) and are approximately fourteen hours per week. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for a professional reference (employer or professor) to Monica de los Reyes (mdelosreyes at hbook dot com). 

More information is available here. 

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Meanwhile, meet our current editorial interns, Allison and Joanna, who have already been a huge help to us this spring! Every semester, we ask our interns to tell us a little about themselves. (Our ulterior motive: we want to chat with them about their favorite books!) 

Allison Price

Pronouns: She/Her 

Education: Graduated from Hendrix College with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing–English. Currently attending Simmons University and pursuing a dual Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature/Writing for Children. 

Hometown: Starkville, MS 

Interesting fact: In all four of my undergraduate years, I performed in a giant choreographed performance called Gladiators where I fought friends with foam swords, and we built giant monsters out of umbrellas and PVC pipe. 

Favorite book(s): A Face like Glass by Frances Hardinge, Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, and Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik 

Favorite genre(s): Fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, and comedy. 

Instagram: @devariouslevon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonWAPrice 

Joanna Buoniconti

Pronouns: She/her/hers 

Education:  BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst; I'm currently pursuing my MA in Publishing & Writing at Emerson College and will be graduating in May 2024. 

Hometown: West Springfield, MA 

Interesting fact: I know the entirety of Taylor Swift's discography by heart. 

Favorite book(s): The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, and The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. Some nostalgic favorites include The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. 

Favorite genre(s): Adult romance, YA romance, and fantasy. 

X (formerly Twitter): @JBuoniconti

Instagram: @joanna_buoniconti