This month, we will be holding our 2026 Jane Addams Childrenâs 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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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. […]
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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Since 1953, our award has recognized books that âeffectively engage childrenâ in the causes Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jane Addams championed. This year, at the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony, we celebrate childrenâs book authors and illustrators at the historic site where Addamsâ peace advocacy began. […]
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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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The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 11 finalist titles under consideration for the 2026 Jane Addams Childrenâs Book Award in the Chapter Book category. […]
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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Every October, the winners of the National Book Award are announced.
National Book Month is observed yearly to recognize the amazing books that
are honored by the National Book Foundation. To celebrate National Book
Month, pick up one of these titles from the list below that have been awarded
by both the Jane Addams Peace Association and the National Book
Foundation! […]
LatinĂ© Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the LatinĂ© community. […]
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