New York, N.Y.–(January 9, 2025)–The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 12 finalist titles under consideration for the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Chapter Book […]
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Board member Ross Jordan was recently named one of the “Chicagoans of the Year in Museums” by the Chicago Tribune for his work at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. […]
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Dr. Jeffrey Merino recently earned his Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction and K-12 Professional Leadership from the University of Houston College of Education. […]
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New York, N.Y.–(December 18, 2024)–The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 12 finalist titles under consideration for the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the […]
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We need your support to continue bringing award-winning authors to marginalized communities this giving season. […]
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Today is Tuesday, November 5th. This historic Election Day decides the future
of the next four years of America. There are many important issues on the
ballot this season, and everyone deserves to have their voices heard. If you
haven’t already and are able, please vote on the issues that impact you and
others. […]
As we approach the final two months of 2024, we need your support to
continue bringing Jane Addams Children’s Book Award winning authors and
artists as well as finalists to students in marginalized communities, spreading
the powerful message of peace, social justice and global community. […]
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On October 17th, author Michael Genhart gave an in-person author visit and presentation to students at an elementary school in Pittsburgh. He talked about his book “Spanish Is The Language […]
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On October 10th, author Aida Salazar gave a virtual author visit and presentation to some fifth-grade students at an elementary school in Chicago. She talked about her book “A Seed […]
Every year, National Book Month is celebrated in October to highlight the
importance of reading for young generations. […]
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