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! […]
Latiné 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 Latiné community. […]
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August 2025 Newsletter: Through our Books in Their Hands program, we bring authors and illustrators to low-income schools nationally to share their Jane Addams award-winning books and to speak directly with the students and teachers in the community. […]
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Jane Addams Peace Association wants to acknowledge those who have invisible disabilities that aren’t receiving the care they need, as well as our support for the disabled
community at large. Take time this month (and in the future) to reflect on what you can do to support your access needs or those of your community.
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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 day after. […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions to the United States, of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent—including East, Southeast and South Asia—and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. […]
Come celebrate the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA on April 24th, 2025! This event is FREE and open to the public, and will include refreshments, raffles, book giveaways, and a chance to meet award-winning authors and illustrators in person! […]
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Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history,
culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in
the United States since 1987. During Women’s History Month and year-round,
the Jane Addams Peace Association recognizes and uplifts women changemakers! […]
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. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED JANUARY 18, 2025… Recipients of the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. […]
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