Frequently Asked Questions About the Book Matching Program
Authors and/or Publishers
Where can I donate books to schools?
Complete this form and mail the books to the address listed on the form. Please keep in mind that we will also use these books in our giveaways.
Where can I find reviewers for my book(s)? Go to https://readyourworld.org/bookmatchprogram/ and click where it says: “Book Match Donor Sign Up.” Complete the form.
I signed up, what happens next? Be on the lookout for a thank you email with some useful information.
When will I know if I’m matched with a reviewer? You’ll receive another email that you’ve been matched with a reviewer.
How long does it take to be matched? That depends. If there’s a reviewer that matches your book, for example, format, language, and/or genre then you’ll be matched!
I signed up to have my book reviewed, but now I want to add more books. Can I change the number of books to be reviewed? Yes, you can! Email Frances at admin (@) multiculturalchildrensbookday.com.
I’m a donor but I also want to review book(s). Can I sign up as a reviewer? Yes, you can! Simply go to https://readyourworld.org/bookmatchprogram/ and click where it says: Reviewers Sign-Up Here.
Yay! I’ve been matched with a reviewer! Where do I see the review? You may not see the review quite yet. Reviewers are encouraged to complete their review on or before January 29. They may also post the review on the big giant linky found on the main page of our website (it is a place where reviewers can add the link to their review). It will go live on January 29.
If you don’t see anything by January 29, we ask that you communicate with your reviewer.
Reviewers
When is the deadline to sign up to review books? The reviewer sign-up ends Dec 31, 2025.
Where can I sign up to review? Go to https://readyourworld.org/bookmatchprogram/ and click where it says: “Reviewers Sign Up Here.” Complete the form.
I signed up, what happens next? Be on the lookout for a thank you email with some useful information.
When will I know if I’m matched with a donor? You’ll receive another email that you’ve been matched with a donor.
How long does it take to be matched? That depends. If there’s a book from a donor that matches your book request, for example, format, language, and/or genre then you’ll be matched!
I’m a reviewer but I also want to donate book(s). Can I sign up as a donor? Yes, you can! Simply go to https://readyourworld.org/bookmatchprogram/ and click where it says: Donor Sign-Up
Yay! I’ve been matched with a donor! Where do I post my review? You are encouraged to complete your review on or before January 29. Then you can post your review on the big giant linky found on the main page of our website (it is a place where reviewers can add the link to their review).
Please post your review by January 29. We know life happens and if you can’t complete the review by that date, we kindly ask you that you communicate with your donor. They have graciously offered a free book in exchange for an honest review, and of course, to celebrate Read Your World Book Day, too!
Finally, we extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to our generous donors and dedicated reviewers. Our book-matching system operates on the principles of trust and collaboration, and we genuinely appreciate your invaluable contributions. We kindly request that you honor your commitment as donors by sending your books and as reviewers by sharing your thoughtful reviews. Together, we could shine the spotlight on diversity in children’s and YA literature.
Thank you! – The Read Your World Team
