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 […]
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Welcoming Our New Board Treasurer, Vennette Jones
Vennette Jones is a dedicated professional, holding a Master of Law from California Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Economics with a concentration in Human […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association Heads to California for 3 ALA Events!
We had such a great time celebrating award-winning authors and illustrators at Noche de Cuentos (A Night of Storytelling) and two book award ceremonies! Thank you to ALA for helping […]
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The Peace Association’s Ross Jordan Commended in New City Art’s Art 50
Board of Directors member Ross Jordan has been listed as one of New City Art’s “gallerists, collectors, administrators and more who make Chicago’s art world run, many of whom are […]
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Lucia Gonzalez Honored With Construction of a New Playground With Her Name
April 30, 2024 Our wonderful Board of Directors member, Lucia Gonzalez, has been honored with the construction of a Tot Lot in the City of North Miami for her contributions […]
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NEW Hull House Bookstore!
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 […]
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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