Link to Image From HullHouseMuseum.org: “Announcing our new bookstore! Hull-House Books celebrates the work of authors and artists who share the museum’s mission to inspire civic action. Residents of Hull-House […]
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Celebrating Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony!
On Friday, April 26, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 pm the Jane Addams Peace Association will celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in honoring “children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.” This will be a celebration at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library.
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Celebrate Black History Month!
February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change.
During this month and throughout the year, the Jane Addams Peace Association honors and celebrates the history, heritage, and accomplishments of the Black community, both past and present. In this newsletter, we will be sharing our 2024 award winning and finalist books from members of the Black community that exemplify literary, visual and aesthetic excellence and invite dialogue, passionate response, purposeful reflection and deep questioning related to social justice themes. […]
Happy New Year And Congratulations To Our Winner And Honor Books!
Announcing the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2024 Winner and Honor Books! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED JANUARY 12, 2024… Recipients of the 2024 Jane Addams Children’s […]
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December Newsletter – ‘Tis The Season For Giving Back To Your Community
Jane Addams’s Mission in Action at NCTE: Several of the creators of Jane Addams Children’s Book Award-winning and honor books, along with members of the Award’s Selection Committee, presented their books […]
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Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month!
Celebrate American Indian 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 celebrate the […]
National Book Month!
Celebrate National Book Month The Jane Addams Peace Association celebrates National Book Month and the freedom for all students to choose their own books. We are proud to share […]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September
National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse […]
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Activating Activism at Any Age!
It can be difficult to have conversations with children and students about the many injustices that are apparent in our country right now. The mission of the Jane Addams Peace […]
Summertime is Here!
On July 4, 1776, 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the 4th of July, […]