Info on the 2022/23 Sheila Robertson Prize for Children's Book Reviews:
Awarded by Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C.
Is there a book you want to share?
Draw of scene (K-2) or write a review (3-8)
You could win a prize and get published!
Information:
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are invited to participate.
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are invited to participate.
- Younger children (K-2) may submit a drawing instead of a written review.
- Entries will be used to create a Review Booklet that will be printed and distributed to schools and libraries throughout DC.
- Prizes and gifts will be awarded to three of the best reviews*
- Submit as many entries as you would like before the deadline (see below)

Books reviewed must be available in the DC Libraries for the judges to read.
- [Click on the image to the right to search the DC Public Library's Online Catalog to make sure they have the book you would like to review!]
A book review is an analysis of a story and its illustrations. The reviewer (you) is encouraged to think about:
- What the author is trying to say.
- What style or themes the author used.
- How this makes the reader feel about the characters, plot, artwork.
- Whether or not he/she would recommend the book to others.
*Note to teachers and parents:
- A panel will judge the entries. Prize-winning entries will:
- Be in a child's authentic voice.
- Demonstrate a true understanding of the main themes of the book.
- Provide useful insight into why a reader might like to read this book.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Options for Submitting Entries:
- Give printed, completed forms to Miss Brooke at any time, and she will turn them into the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library for you.
- Email entries to chevychaselibrary@dc.gov with "Sheila Robertson Review Application" in the subject line.
- Return printed forms to the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library Children's Room yourself/with a parent.
Entry Forms:
Click on the files below to download and print your own entries from home, or ask Miss Brooke or Ms. Albertson for a copy during library/computer!
Helpful Tools:
Some great tech sites to try!
Here's a great site for spelling resources!
And here's a great site for links to lots of math games!
This is another site with links to games and math practice including algebra and geometry!
And here's a great site for links to lots of math games!
This is another site with links to games and math practice including algebra and geometry!