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This month, we will be holding our 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
Ceremony, which includes a raffle with prizes. You do not have to be at the ceremony in person to buy a ticket. Raffle ticket holders will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win one of two amazing prizes! […]
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Happy Pride Month
The month of June is Pride Month, and the Jane Addams Peace Association is
dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ people, voices, and culture this month and every
after. During her lifetime, Jane Addams fought ceaselessly for the rights of the
disenfranchised in Chicago and around the world. She was also a member of the
LGBTQIA+ community and used the Hull-House Settlement to bring members of t
community to safety and provide resources to them. […]
Join Us To Celebrate The 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony This June
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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You’re Invited! Join Us For The 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony
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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Happy Black History Month 2026: We Have A Donor Match!
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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Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists in the Chapter Book Category
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. […]
Two weeks left to DOUBLE your gift for peace!
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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