Book Reviews

The American Journal of Play reviews recent books focused on play in child development and psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, history, game studies, and other related fields.

Interested publishers and book authors should send two copies to:

Jeremy K. Saucier
Editor, American Journal of Play
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607

Book Reviewers

Interested scholars may join the Journal’s book reviewer database by sending a CV to JournalEditors@museumofplay.orgcreate new email and including the following information:

Name
Institutional affiliation (or independent scholar)
Address for book mail
Scholarly fields and areas of specialization

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