Award Announcement Calendar

Each year, Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists—10 to 12 books in each of the categories—is announced a month prior to the announcement of winning and honor titles. This allows for a larger body of books to be recognized.

Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees

2026 Finalist Announcement and List of Titles – Picture Book Category

2026 Finalist Announcement and List of Titles – Chapter Book Category

Book Submission Details

Submissions for this year’s book award have closed. Check back in January 2027 for information about submitting books to be considered for the 2028 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.

For selection committee address information, contact: info@janeaddamspeace.org.