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About the Blog / Review Policy

Thank you very much for your interest in this blog! Asia in the Heart, World on the Mind is a children's and YA book blog about: children's and YA books set in Asia, children's and YA books with Asian characters, children's and YA books with characters of Asian descent, Asian children's and YA book authors and illustrators, and children's and YA book authors and illustrators of Asian descent.

Books

I happily accept books for review. If you would like to send me a book for review, please email me so that I can give you my mailing address.

I will feature every book I receive (through a review or an author/illustrator interview, etc.). However, I cannot promise a positive feature for a book. I will be honest about both the strengths and weaknesses of the book. I also cannot promise a specific date for posting about the book. But every book will get featured.

E-Books

Yes, I accept electronic copies of books for review. Please email me before sending an electronic copy of a book. My guidelines for electronic books are the same as my guidelines for books.

Interviews

I love interviewing authors and illustrators (and really anybody in the children's and YA book world)! If you would like to request an interview, please email me information about the author or illustrator and his/her work. It would be best if I received a copy/e-copy of one of his/her books so that I can ask the best questions and even accompany the interview with a review of the book.

Blog Tours

Yes, I participate in blog tours. Email me to inquire about my interest in a tour. For a blog tour, I will need a copy/e-copy of the book being promoted.

Giveaways/Contests

I would be glad to host giveaways/contests for the benefit of my blog readers. Email me to inquire about my interest in a giveaway/contest.

Thank you so much for considering Asia in the Heart, World on the Mind! I look forward to working with you. :o)

EMAIL ADDRESS: asiaintheheart@yahoo.com

Comments

  1. Kudos and good luck with the new project!

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  2. Thank you so much, Little Willow! :D

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  3. Love your blog and would really like you to review a book entitled "Timeless Tales of Malaysia" published by Marshall Cavendish (Malaysia). I noticed that your review also appeared on 'Coloronline'. Do you have a large following in the US? Please check your email soon!

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  4. Hi, Anon. Checking my email now! ;)

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  5. Hello Tarie,

    I just sent an email to you to ask about a book review, but there is a link in the email, so I'm afraid it might get marked as spam. It should come from forrestfm (at) gmail (dot) com, Francesca Forrest. If you don't see it, it may be in the spam folder!

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