We are pleased to extend an invitation to our 73rd annual award ceremony that celebrates the amazing contributions of authors and illustrators. […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by highlighting a recent author visit by Anita Yasuda, who shared her book “Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains” […]
Since 1953, our award has recognized books that ‘effectively engage children’ in the causes Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jane Addams championed. This year, at the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony, we celebrate children’s book authors and illustrators at the historic site where Addams’ peace advocacy began. […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association celebrated Arab American Heritage Month this April by bringing a Palestinian author and her books to an elementary school in Wisconsin. […]
In celebration of Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary resilience of Bla
pioneers who transformed experiences of hatred and systemic oppression into legac
of triumph and progress and those who tell their stories. Below is a list of 2026 hono
books, finalist books, and winner books that celebrate Black histories and imagines
their futures. […]
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JANUARY 19, 2026… Recipients of the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards are announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 11 finalist titles under consideration for the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Chapter Book category. […]
The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 13 finalist titles under consideration for the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Picture Book
category. […]
Due to a generous donor contribution, all donations will be matched for the month of
December. […]
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Every November, National Native American Heritage Month is observed to celebrate the rich legacy of culture, language, stories, and traditions of Native American communities. […]
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