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Crossway Review Program

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Crossway Review Program

Overview: The Crossway Review Program provides free books to individuals in exchange for honest reviews posted on social media platforms or personal blogs.

Geographic Scope: Continental United States only

Eligibility:

  • Must be located in continental United States

  • Must maintain social media presence or personal blog

  • Must meet platform-specific follower/subscriber minimums (details on application form)

    • Focus Areas: Book reviews across Crossway's publishing catalog

    What You Receive:

  • Each month, email notification of new Crossway books

  • Ability to select one print copy or ebook from highlighted titles

  • Cannot request another title until previous review is submitted

    • Eligible Platforms:

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • YouTube

  • TikTok

  • Personal blog

    • Key Requirements:

  • Reviews must include statement that book was received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

  • Platform-specific guidelines apply (see application section)

  • Honest reviews required

    • Contact Information:

  • Application available on program page

  • See guidelines page for detailed review requirements

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit the application page on Crossway's website
    2. Complete application form including:
    - Social media platform(s) being used
    - Account/follower information
    - Verification of follower/subscriber minimums for your platform
    3. Upon acceptance: Receive monthly email notifications of available books
    4. Submit reviews according to platform-specific guidelines

    Platform-Specific Guidelines

    Blog:

  • Minimum: 2 paragraphs

  • Content: Summary, review, or quotes from book

  • Photo of book cover recommended but not required

  • Disclosure: Include statement that book received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

    • Instagram:

  • Minimum: 3–5 sentences in comment field

  • Content: Summary, review, or quotes from book

  • Must include photo of book cover or quote image(s)

  • Story posts must be saved to highlight on profile

  • Optional: Tag Crossway (@crosswaybooks)

  • Disclosure: Include statement that book received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

    • YouTube:

  • Minimum: 2-minute review video

  • Must show book cover in some way

  • Disclosure: Include statement that book received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

    • Facebook (public page):

  • Minimum: 3–5 sentences in comment field

  • Content: Summary, review, or quotes from book

  • Must include photo of book cover or quote image(s)

  • Optional: Tag Crossway (@CrosswayBooks)

  • Disclosure: Include statement that book received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

    • TikTok:

  • Must be dedicated post reviewing the book (not mentioning alongside other titles)

  • Content: Summary, favorite quotes, what you liked or learned, etc.

  • Must show book cover during video

  • Disclosure: Include statement that book received from Crossway in exchange for honest review

    • Required Materials

    • Link to submitted review to request next title
    • Platform account information and follower/subscriber count verification
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