Fourth and fifth-grade students in South Carolina are invited to write and illustrate a children’s book about our electric cooperatives. Winning entries will be awarded cash prizes as well as an opportunity to have their books published! To learn more and register be sure to...
Sponsored by electric cooperatives across the state, the Children’s Book Challenge is just one of many ways Berkeley Electric enhances the lives of those we serve.
Connect with your co-op
We're here to help! Explore and research your local electric cooperative for information and help on the current book theme. Students can contact the cooperative by remote meeting, phone, email, or in person. Once you register for the contest, you will receive information on who to contact at Berkeley Electric to get your project started.
Service from an electric cooperative is not required to participate.
Get your book published!
Berkeley Electric Cooperative will select an individual and group winner. Each winning author will receive a $50 cash prize. Plus! Our local winners will have their books submitted to the statewide contest for a chance to win an even larger cash prize, be recognized at the State House in Columbia, and have their book printed and distributed to every public school in South Carolina.