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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.
  • 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)
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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.
Remember that you can review a book, even if you didn't love it! Just be sure to explain in detail what you didn't enjoy about the book in your written review!
*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:
  1. Give printed, completed forms to Miss Brooke at any time, and she will turn them into the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library for you.
  2. Email entries to chevychaselibrary@dc.gov with "Sheila Robertson Review Application" in the subject line.
  3. 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!
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