The Horn Book Magazine & The Horn Book Guide
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
The Horn Book Magazine and The Horn Book Guide provide authoritative journals and resources in the field of children's and young adult literature, including access to a digitized edition, reviews, articles, and awards through subscription services.
Target Customer
Librarians, library staff, educators, schools and school districts, universities, and individual readers/subscribers seeking reviews, articles, and premium content related to children's and young adult literature.
Key Differentiator
Longstanding (founded in 1924) and distinguished authority in children's and YA literature with integrated print and digital access, plus high-profile awards (Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards) and a public-facing archive and subscriber-driven content access.
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the content.
Pain Points
- 1Need for trusted, expert reviews and commentary on children's and young adult literature.
- 2Access management for premium content across individuals and institutions (including multi-user needs).
- 3Access to historical content and ongoing issues via digital/print subscriptions and digitized editions.
Key Features
- 1The Horn Book Magazine
- 2The Horn Book Guide
- 3Access Digitized Edition
- 4Subscription options (Individual, Institutional, Multi-User, Library/School configurations)
- 5Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards
- 6Guides/Reviews Database
- 7Books Awards section
- 8Articles, Opinion pieces, and Blogs
- 9Newsletters
- 10Fandom and author/illustrator content sections (Authors & Illustrators)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Librarian
- 2Head Librarian/Department Head
- 3Library Director
- 4Librarian: Electronic Resources
- 5School Library Media Specialist
- 6Teacher Librarian
- 7Educator
- 8LIS Student
Client Results
- 1Subscribers can gain unlimited access to review content dating back to 2010 (as part of subscriber benefits).
- 2Access to the Horn Book's premium content via digital edition and institutional subscriptions.
- 3Auto-renewal option for ongoing subscription management.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Established authority in children’s and YA literature with decades of publication history.
- 2Combination of print and digital access, including a digitized edition and online content.
- 3Awards program and ongoing editorial content (reviews, articles, opinions) integrated with subscription.
- 4Multi-user institutional access and flexible subscription models.
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Authoritative journals focused on children's and young adult literature, offering reviews, articles, book awards, and access to digitized editions; includes subscription options for individuals and institutions.
Target Market
Libraries (public and academic), schools, educators, and individual readers seeking curated literary reviews and resources for children’s and young adult literature.
Unique Value Proposition
A longstanding, specialized resource for children's and YA literature with exclusive subscriber reviews, a digitized edition, and high-profile awards, supported by institutional access and a dedicated publishing/organization ecosystem.
Technical Requirements
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Pricing Model
{"Subscription-based model with Individual and Institutional options.","Multi-user and multi-site discounts available via request (quote).","Auto-renewal option described; reminders prior to expiration.","Some item-specific pricing shown (e.g., 2018 School Spending Survey Report $99.99 in cart).","Back-to-School promotions (e.g., 40% off) mentioned in the content."}
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