diff --git a/.vscode/settings.json b/.vscode/settings.json
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index 0000000..7a73a41
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+++ b/.vscode/settings.json
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
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+}
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diff --git a/grading.md b/grading.md
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index 0000000..e19f866
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+++ b/grading.md
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+# Grading
+
+10/15
+Great work everyone! Your app is deployed and fully functional. Your code looks really great too. I've given more specific feedback below and also left a few notes throughout your code. Check the `files changed` on the pull request.
+
+Also, ignore any significant formatting changes. My linter autoformats on save so it's adjusted your spacing a bit in several files. The way you have your code indented and spaced is clear as is.
+
+## Feedback
+
+### Back-end Technology | PERFORMING (2)
+
+- 2 models are present!
+- the API looks really good. Your index.js file is a little bloated with unnecessary stuff but otherwise your directory is well organized.
+
+### Front-end Technology | EXCELLING (3)
+
+- your code looks really good. It's consistent throughout.
+- I left a little comment in `ItemAdd.js` about DRYing up form handlers that can be applied to the rest of your applications forms as well.
+- interesting use of state in Redirect components and in initializing state without a constructor
+
+### Code Quality | PERFORMING (2)
+
+- Code quality looks really good throughout and your style remains consistent.
+- Good use of components separation
+- Room to improve separation of container / presentation components. I did notice the use of functional components, great job!
+- Try to keep half-baked code out of your production files. Specifically the passport stuff in your API. Build features in a separate branch and merge in once it's working so your production code stays tidy.
+
+### Deployment and Functionality | PERFORMING (2)
+
+- App is deployed and functioning without any major errors!
+- Great job deploying to Surge
+- interface is clear and easy to use
+
+### Planning/Process/Submission | PROGRESSING (1)
+
+- planning is present, consider adding more user stories for bronze/silver/gold levels of completion
+  - ERD would be helpful to see in planning too
+- readme is present but gives very little info about the application
+  - readme should definitely include a link to deployed app
+  - consider adding an introduction, setup instructions, and detailed team member contributions.
+
+## Evaluation Criteria
+
+| Category
+| Incomplete
+| Progressing
+| Performing
+| Excelling                                                      |
+|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Back-end Technology
+| No back-end present, or unable to persist data and return JSON | Lacking more than one model | Includes 2 models | Includes many well-structured models, and advanced functionality such as authorization, 3rd-party API integration, or other technology not covered in class                        |
+| Front-end Technology | No use of React code | Basic front-end with React components | Front-end makes appropriate use of React components and views with React Router. | In addition to appropriate React use, includes 1 React topic not covered in class. |
+| Code Quality | Minimal functional code is present | Code lacks proper formatting, includes commented out, non-functional code, or otherwise contains major issues of quality (DRY, naming, etc) | Code is well-formatted, well-named, and contains few style / quality issues | No major code quality issues, and follows React best practices such as container/presentation component separation|
+| Deployment and Functionality | Application is not deployed, and contains minimal functionality | Application contains minimal functionality, but deployment is non-functional, or application contains major errors when used | Application contains no major errors, is deployed correctly, and contains a custom Heroku app name appropriate for the app. | App has advanced functionality that works with minimal errors, and may make use of advanced tools such as APIs, plugins, etc. App may be deployed to a service other than Heroku (e.g. Digital Ocean). |
+| Planning / Process / Submission | No submission received, or submission does not contain basic documentation of planning (ERD, wireframes, commit history, etc) | App is submitted, with basic evidence of planning. Documentation exists, but lacks common areas such as setup instructions, description of application functionality and link to deployed application | Submission contains clear evidence of planning, adequate documentation, include all from previous category, as well as additional information such as unsolved issues. | Submission includes everything in previous category, as well as evidence of proper teamwork, such as feature branching, code review, github issue / user story tracking, and justification of technical decisions. |
+
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diff --git a/src/components/App.js b/src/components/App.js
index 983014a..04b776d 100644
--- a/src/components/App.js
+++ b/src/components/App.js
@@ -1,20 +1,19 @@
 import React, { Component } from 'react'
-import { Switch, Route }    from 'react-router-dom'
-import Landing              from './Landing'
-import Header               from './Header'
-import Footer               from './Footer'
-import ItemContainer        from './ItemContainer'
-import ItemDetails          from './ItemDetails'
-import ItemEdit             from './ItemEdit'
-import ItemAdd              from './ItemAdd'
-import RecordContainer      from './RecordContainer'
-import RecordDetails        from './RecordDetails'
-import RecordEdit           from './RecordEdit'
-import RecordAdd            from './RecordAdd'
-import UserAuth             from './UserAuth'
+import { Switch, Route } from 'react-router-dom'
+import Landing from './Landing'
+import Header from './Header'
+import Footer from './Footer'
+import ItemContainer from './ItemContainer'
+import ItemDetails from './ItemDetails'
+import ItemEdit from './ItemEdit'
+import ItemAdd from './ItemAdd'
+import RecordContainer from './RecordContainer'
+import RecordDetails from './RecordDetails'
+import RecordEdit from './RecordEdit'
+import RecordAdd from './RecordAdd'
+import UserAuth from './UserAuth'
 import '../css/App.css'
 
-
 class App extends Component {
   render () {
     return (
@@ -22,16 +21,16 @@ class App extends Component {
         <Header />
         <main>
           <Switch>
-            <Route exact path='/'              render={()      => (<Landing />)}/>
-            <Route exact path='/books'         render={(props) => (<ItemContainer {...props}/>)}/>
-            <Route exact path='/books/add'     render={()      => (<ItemAdd />)} />
-            <Route path='/books/:title/edit'   render={(props) => (<ItemEdit {...props} />)} />
-            <Route path='/books/:title'        render={(props) => (<ItemDetails {...props}/>)} />
-            <Route exact path='/records'       render={(props) => (<RecordContainer {...props}/>)}/>
-            <Route exact path='/records/add'   render={()      => (<RecordAdd />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/' render={() => (<Landing />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/books' render={(props) => (<ItemContainer {...props} />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/books/add' render={() => (<ItemAdd />)} />
+            <Route path='/books/:title/edit' render={(props) => (<ItemEdit {...props} />)} />
+            <Route path='/books/:title' render={(props) => (<ItemDetails {...props} />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/records' render={(props) => (<RecordContainer {...props} />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/records/add' render={() => (<RecordAdd />)} />
             <Route path='/records/:title/edit' render={(props) => (<RecordEdit {...props} />)} />
-            <Route path='/records/:title'      render={(props) => (<RecordDetails {...props}/>)} />
-            <Route exact path='/users'         render={()      => (<UserAuth />)} />
+            <Route path='/records/:title' render={(props) => (<RecordDetails {...props} />)} />
+            <Route exact path='/users' render={() => (<UserAuth />)} />
             <Route path='/*' render={() => (<Landing />)} />
           </Switch>
         </main>
diff --git a/src/components/ItemAdd.js b/src/components/ItemAdd.js
index 4eb6cc2..611d8c5 100644
--- a/src/components/ItemAdd.js
+++ b/src/components/ItemAdd.js
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ class ItemAdd extends Component {
     toDashboard: false
   }
 
+  // this is a little repetitive. Check out the react docs on handling multiple inputs. 
+  // https://reactjs.org/docs/forms.html#handling-multiple-inputs
+  // if you add a name attribute to each input you can use a single handle change method for all of them.
+  
   handleTitle = (e) => {
     if (e.target.value) this.setState({book: Object.assign(this.state.book, {title: e.target.value})})
   }
diff --git a/src/components/ItemDetails.js b/src/components/ItemDetails.js
index 1194575..ad07f1f 100644
--- a/src/components/ItemDetails.js
+++ b/src/components/ItemDetails.js
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class ItemDetails extends Component {
     if (this.state.toDashboard === true) return <Redirect to='/books' />
     return (
       <div>
-        <div>
+        <div> {/* double div seems extra */}
           <h1>{book.title}</h1>
           <div>
             <img className='img-itemdetails'  src={book.imageUrl} alt="book-cover" />
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ class ItemDetails extends Component {
             <p>Quality (out of 5): {book.quality}</p>
             <p>Favorite Quote: {book.quote}</p>
             <p>Owner: {book.owner}</p>
-            
+            {/* consider nesting the button elements inside of the Links so that the whole button serves as a link. Currently the button only redirects if you click the text. This could be confusing for the user. */}
             <button>
               <Link to={{
                 pathname: `/books/${book.title}/edit`,