Blog Writer – Children’s Book Reviews (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Blog Writer – Children’s Book Reviews (Volunteer)
PromisePress | Editorial & Publishing Office — Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer (Editorial Writing Role)
About Mentor A Promise & PromisePress Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression.
PromisePress is MAP’s publishing and editorial division. Through books, blogs, and critical writing, PromisePress helps families, educators, and communities understand children’s literature as a tool for healing, representation, literacy, and emotional development.
Role Overview The Blog Writer – Children’s Book Reviews contributes thoughtful, accessible reviews of children’s books to MAP’s blog and publishing platforms. Reviews focus on literary quality, age appropriateness, representation, emotional safety, and trauma-informed storytelling, with particular attention to books that support children experiencing instability or adversity.
This role helps guide parents, educators, and caregivers toward books that reflect dignity, care, and imagination.
Key Responsibilities
Write clear, engaging blog posts reviewing children’s books
Evaluate books for
Age and developmental appropriateness
Emotional tone and safety
Representation and inclusivity
Alignment with trauma-informed and dignity-centered values
Provide thoughtful analysis while remaining accessible to general audiences
Collaborate with editorial leadership on tone, structure, and revisions
Meet agreed-upon writing deadlines
Support MAP’s broader literacy and publishing mission
Qualifications
Strong writing and critical reading skills
Interest in children’s literature, literacy, or education
Ability to write clearly for parents, educators, and community readers
Sensitivity to trauma-informed, child-centered storytelling
Reliability and openness to editorial feedback
Alignment with MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Background in education, librarianship, publishing, or writing
Experience reviewing or blogging about books
Familiarity with picture books, early readers, or middle-grade literature
Experience working with or supporting children and families
Commitment
Volunteer editorial role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Published writing experience with a mission-driven nonprofit
Editorial feedback and mentorship through PromisePress
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to influence how families and educators choose books
A meaningful role in promoting literacy, care, and representation
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing interest in children’s literature and MAP’s mission
Writing sample (book review or similar piece preferred)
Help amplify books that help children feel seen, safe, and inspired—one review at a time.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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PromisePress | Editorial & Publishing Office — Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer (Editorial Writing Role)
About Mentor A Promise & PromisePress Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression.
PromisePress is MAP’s publishing and editorial division. Through books, blogs, and critical writing, PromisePress helps families, educators, and communities understand children’s literature as a tool for healing, representation, literacy, and emotional development.
Role Overview The Blog Writer – Children’s Book Reviews contributes thoughtful, accessible reviews of children’s books to MAP’s blog and publishing platforms. Reviews focus on literary quality, age appropriateness, representation, emotional safety, and trauma-informed storytelling, with particular attention to books that support children experiencing instability or adversity.
This role helps guide parents, educators, and caregivers toward books that reflect dignity, care, and imagination.
Key Responsibilities
Write clear, engaging blog posts reviewing children’s books
Evaluate books for
Age and developmental appropriateness
Emotional tone and safety
Representation and inclusivity
Alignment with trauma-informed and dignity-centered values
Provide thoughtful analysis while remaining accessible to general audiences
Collaborate with editorial leadership on tone, structure, and revisions
Meet agreed-upon writing deadlines
Support MAP’s broader literacy and publishing mission
Qualifications
Strong writing and critical reading skills
Interest in children’s literature, literacy, or education
Ability to write clearly for parents, educators, and community readers
Sensitivity to trauma-informed, child-centered storytelling
Reliability and openness to editorial feedback
Alignment with MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Background in education, librarianship, publishing, or writing
Experience reviewing or blogging about books
Familiarity with picture books, early readers, or middle-grade literature
Experience working with or supporting children and families
Commitment
Volunteer editorial role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Published writing experience with a mission-driven nonprofit
Editorial feedback and mentorship through PromisePress
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to influence how families and educators choose books
A meaningful role in promoting literacy, care, and representation
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing interest in children’s literature and MAP’s mission
Writing sample (book review or similar piece preferred)
Help amplify books that help children feel seen, safe, and inspired—one review at a time.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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