In the wake of violence against African Americans and in a moment of national reckoning in Summer 2020, the Jane Addams Peace Association put together a reading and resource […]
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Happy New Year from the Jane Addams Peace Association! It is our wish that this year be filled with light, peace, care and good books. 2023 marks the 70th Anniversary […]
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Jane Addams’s Mission in Action at NCTE: Several of the creators of the 2022 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award-winning and honor books, along with members of the Award’s Selection Committee, […]
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November Is Native American Heritage Month! This month honors Indigenous communities, their culture, and their resilience as they faced assimilation, discrimination & genocide spanning generations. It’s a time to […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the […]
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This September, as students return to school, we have an opportunity for change and community building. These past few years have brought hardships and setbacks for many people across the […]
Check out some fabulous resources for June and beyond Click here for link to Stonewall Book Award book lists! Where are you getting your books? Support Local Bookstores While Shopping […]
Check out some fabulous resources and events for May and beyond Thanks to the Long Beach Council PTA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for the May reminders. Find them […]
Check out some fabulous resources and events for April and beyond RSVP and receive the zoom link by clicking here! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]
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Find information and resources about International Women’s Day here. Women in History Women in history: Barbara Jordon Women’s history month and every month is the time to celebrate and […]