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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. A design internship is also available and involves assisting Lolly Robinson (designer/webmaster) with design and scanning for the Horn Book Magazine, Horn Book Guide, newsletter, and website. Prior experience with Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver is useful, but not essential. 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 Cynthia K. Ritter (critter at hbook.com) or sent to her at The Horn Book, Inc., 56 Roland Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02129. Deadlines:
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.
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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