Media Source

About Our Family

Open Shelf Reviews is the newest division of Media Source, alongside five established brands serving librarians, educators, publishers, and readers.

A family of brands dedicated to books and readers

Six distinct brands, connected by a commitment to literacy and discovery.

AKJ Education
Junior Library Guild
School Library Journal
Library Journal
The Horn Book
Open Shelf Reviews

Open Shelf Reviews

Open Shelf Reviews provides independent editorial reviews for independent authors and small presses, helping their books reach librarians and readers.

AKJ Education

AKJ Education provides books, classroom collections, and educational resources to schools and libraries.

Junior Library Guild

Junior Library Guild selects new books for school and public libraries through curated collection-development services.

School Library Journal

School Library Journal covers books, media, technology, and issues relevant to school librarians and educators.

Library Journal

Library Journal provides news, reviews, and professional resources for the library community.

The Horn Book

The Horn Book publishes reviews and commentary about literature for children and young adults.