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# Jane Addams Peace Association

We envision a future where people actively work to dismantle injustices and build a more peaceful, equitable world.

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- [Highlights Reel from the 2026 Award Ceremony](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/highlights-reel-from-the-2026-award-ceremony/)
- [July is Disability Pride Month by Jane Addams Peace Association](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/july-is-disability-pride-month-by-jane-addams-peace-association/) - July is Disability Pride Month by Jane Addams Peace AssociationCheck out these amazing children's books that feature great depictions of characters with disabilities. Read on Substack
- [🎟️Enter our raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our nonprofit!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/🎟️enter-our-raffle-for-a-chance-to-win-big-while-supporting-our-nonprofit/) - 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!
- [Happy Pride Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/happy-pride-month-2/) - 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](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/join-us-to-celebrate-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-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.
- [May is AAPI Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/may-is-aapi-month-2/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by highlighting a recent author visit by Anita Yasuda, who shared her book “Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains”
- [You're Invited! Join Us For The 2026 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Ceremony](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/youre-invited-join-us-for-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-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.
- [April is Arab American Heritage Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/april-is-arab-american-heritage-month/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association celebrated Arab American Heritage Month this April by bringing a Palestinian author and her books to an elementary school in Wisconsin
- [Two weeks left to DOUBLE your gift for peace!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/📚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.
- [Happy Black History Month 2026: We Have A Donor Match!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/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.
- [2026 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Announcement](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-awards-announcement/) - JANUARY 19, 2026… Recipients of the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards are announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes 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.
- [Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists in the Chapter Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcing-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-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.
- [Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists in the Picture Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcing-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-finalists-in-the-picture-book-category/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 13 finalist titles under consideration for the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Picture Book category.
- [????June 2025 is Pride Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/🌈june-2025-is-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 day after.
- [????November is National Native American Heritage Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/🌊november-is-national-native-american-heritage-month/) - Every November, National Native American Heritage Month is observed to celebrate the rich legacy of culture, language, stories, and traditions of Native American communities.
- [????Happy National Book Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/📚happy-national-book-month/) - 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!
- [Celebrating Latiné Heritage Month: We've got a match!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-latine-heritage-month-weve-got-a-match/) - 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.
- [✏️Head Back to School With the Jane Addams Peace Association- August 2025 Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/✏️head-back-to-school-with-the-jane-addams-peace-association-august-2025-newsletter/) - 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.
- [Honoring The Life of Prolific Youth Nonfiction Writer Russell Freedman #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/honoring-the-life-of-prolific-youth-nonfiction-writer-russell-freedman-jacba-newsletter/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT April 30th: Video announcement and press release made publicWatch this space for a special announcement regarding the announcement of this year’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees! Celebrate The Life of Prolific Youth Nonfiction Writer Russell Freedman With His Books The youth literature world lost a giant last week. Russell Freedman,
- [July is Disability Pride Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/july-is-disability-pride-month-2/) - 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.
- [May is AAPI Heritage Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/may-is-aapi-heritage-month/) - 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.
- [Join us for the 72nd annual Jane Addams Children's Book Award Ceremony!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/join-us-for-the-72nd-annual-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-ceremony/) - 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!
- [Celebrating Women's History Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-womens-history-month-2/) - 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!
- [Celebrating Black History Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-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.
- [Celebrating Women's History Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-womens-history-month/) - Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March in the U.S. since 1987.
- [May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/may-is-aapi-month/) - For the Jane Addams Peace Association, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Month) is every month. Find resources to celebrate AAPI Month here!
- [July Is Disability Pride Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/july-is-disability-pride-month/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association Celebrates the Disabled Community Even while Jane Addams dedicated so much of her life to helping others, she suffered from a congenital spinal defect from a childhood case of tuberculosis that left her with a limp and a lifetime of health problems. While Jane's disability was physical, the Jane Addams Peace Association
- [????️‍????Happy Pride Month from the Jane Addams Peace Association!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/happy-pride-month/) - Find resources to celebrate Pride Month here!
- [✏️Head Back to School With the Jane Addams Peace Association!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/✏️head-back-to-school-with-the-jane-addams-peace-association/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association’s mission is to deepen understanding of peace and justice for children and their adults through reflection, dialogue, and social action. 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
- [September is Latiné Heritage Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/september-is-latine-heritage-month/) - 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.
- [????October 2024: Celebrate National Book Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/📚october-2024-celebrate-national-book-month/) - Every year, National Book Month is celebrated in October to highlight the importance of reading for young generations.
- [????Your Support Transforms Lives: Make a Difference Today](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/📚your-support-transforms-lives-make-a-difference-today/) - As we approach the final two months of 2024, we need your support to continue bringing Jane Addams Children’s Book Award winning authors and artists as well as finalists to students in marginalized communities, spreading the powerful message of peace, social justice and global community.
- [????Tues, Nov 5th: Let's Show Up and VOTE!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/🗳tues-nov-5th-lets-show-up-and-vote/) - Today is Tuesday, November 5th. This historic Election Day decides the future of the next four years of America. There are many important issues on the ballot this season, and everyone deserves to have their voices heard. If you haven't already and are able, please vote on the issues that impact you and others.
- [????We've Got a Match! Join Us This Giving Season](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/📚weve-got-a-match-join-us-this-giving-season/) - We need your support to continue bringing award-winning authors to marginalized communities this giving season.
- [2025 Picture Book Award Finalists Announced!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2025-picture-book-award-finalists-announced/) - New York, N.Y.–(December 18, 2024)–The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 12 finalist titles under consideration for the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Picture Book category. Please find them listed at the conclusion of this release. The Jane Addams Peace Association will announce winning and honor books from among
- [2025 Chapter Book Award Finalists Announced!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2025-chapter-book-award-finalists-announced/) - New York, N.Y.--(January 9, 2025)--The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 12 finalist titles under consideration for the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Chapter Book category. Please find them listed at the conclusion of this release. The Jane Addams Peace Association will announce winning and honor books from among these finalists
- [2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards Announcement](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2025-jane-addams-childrens-book-awards-announcement/) - 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. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace,
- [Board of Directors Member Ross Jordan Named a “Chicagoan of the Year in Museums”](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/board-of-directors-member-ross-jordan-named-a-chicagoan-of-the-year-in-museums/) - Board member Ross Jordan was recently named one of the “Chicagoans of the Year in Museums” by the Chicago Tribune for his work at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.
- [Board of Directors Member Jeffrey Merino Earns His PhD](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/board-of-directors-member-jeffrey-merino-earns-his-phd/) - Dr. Jeffrey Merino recently earned his Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction and K-12 Professional Leadership from the University of Houston College of Education.
- [Announcing The Jane Addams Children's Book Awards 2018 Honored Titles #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcinv-the-jane-addams-childrens-book-awards-2018-honored-titles-jacbanewsletter/) - CONGRATULATIONS to the 66th Jane Addams Children’s Book Awardees Malala Yousafzai, Kerascoët, Sara Holbrook, Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome, Laura Atkins, Stan Yogi, Yutaka Houlette, Renée Watson, and Linda Williams Jackson. Read More NPR POETRY MONTH: ANDREA DAVIS PINKNEY NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with children’s book author and poet Andrea Davis Pinkney about her picks from
- [2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Announced!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2019-jane-addams-childrens-book-awards-announced/) - 2019 JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD’S WINNING AUTHORS RETURN TO THE AWARD Winning titles demonstrate the power of sharing stories to break down barriers and, for older children, explore fear-based violence against black men & boys and the possibilities of healing. WINNER IN THE BOOKS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN CATEGORY. The Day You Begin, written by Jacqueline
- [The Jane Addams Peace Association Wishes You A Happy New Year](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-jane-addams-peace-association-happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year from the Jane Addams Peace Association! It is our wish that this year be filled with light, peace, care and good books. 2023 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and we hope you will join us in a year-long celebration, as we continue our mission "to deepen
- [2018 Award Winners And Honorees](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2018-award-winners-and-honorees/) - Congratulations to the 66th Jane Addams Children’s Book Awardees Malala Yousafzai, Kerascoët, Sara Holbrook, Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome, Laura Atkins, Stan Yogi, Yutaka Houlette, Renée Watson, and Linda Williams Jackson. Video Announcement Malala’s Magic Pencil, written by Malala Yousafzai, illustrated by Kerascoët, and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is the Winner in
- [New Year and New Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner and Honor Titles!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/new-year-and-new-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-winner-and-honor-titles/) - What makes a new year new? Change, and opportunity for more change! Young and old, we have a part to play in bringing in the new! From among our 26 powerful 2020 Finalists, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award Selection Committee has chosen the following 2021 Winning and Honor titles. Each of these books is
- [Happy New Year And Congratulations To Our Winner And Honor Books!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/happy-new-year-and-congratulations-to-our-winner-and-honor-books/) - Recipients of the 2024 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards (winner and honor books were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association.
- [‘Undocumented' Is A Paean To America's Embattled Migrants](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/undocumented-is-a-paean-to-americas-embattled-migrants/) - ‘UNDOCUMENTED’ IS A PAEAN TO AMERICA’S EMBATTLED MIGRANTS With Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight, award-winning Mexican-American author Duncan Tonatiuh shows how stories that are all too common can be reinvented in powerful new ways toward vital contemporary purpose, sometimes by drawing on age-old traditions. READ MORE... GIRL RESCUES RIVER Award-winning Canadian author Anne Laurel Carter tells the story of
- [‘Can't Undo Wrong. Can Only Do Our Best To Make Things Right.'](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/cant-undo-wrong-can-only-do-our-best-to-make-things-right/) - FREE BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS PRIOR TO AWARD-WINNING NOVELIST’S VISIT TO ORANGEBURG (Jewell Parker) Rhodes is the author of the middle-grade books “Ghost Boys,” “Towers Falling” and the Louisiana Girls Trilogy: “Ninth Ward,” “Sugar” and “Bayou Magic.” Rhodes has received numerous honors including: the American Book Award, the National Endowment of the Arts Award
- [‘We Are Displaced’ – MALALA Champions Girl Refugees Everywhere](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/we-are-displaced-malala-champions-girl-refugees-everywhere/) - IN HER NEW BOOK, MALALA CHAMPIONS THE REFUGEE CAUSE Malala’s new book, We are Displaced, goes beyond just her story. She speaks about many others who are just as heroic as her, but will never know fame. She also touches upon an issue that may be unpopular, but which needs to be said: “Many people think refugees should
- ['Tis The Season for Giving Back to Your Community](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/giving-back-to-the-community/) - Jane Addams's Mission in Action at NCTE: Several of the creators of the 2022 Jane Addams Children's Book Award-winning and honor books, along with members of the Award's Selection Committee, presented their books at the National Council of Teachers of English in Anaheim, Calif., last month. Front row: (Ray Anthony Shepard, Carole Boston Weatherford, Aida
- [“Because Of Them: We Are," Jacqueline Woodson National Ambassador For Young People's Literature #JACBA Newsletter 26JAN2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/because-of-them-we-are-jacqueline-woodson-national-ambassador-for-young-peoples-literature-jacba-newsletter-26jan2018/) - “What’s Your Equation?”: Jacqueline Woodson Inaugurated as Sixth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Through her platform, “READING = HOPE x CHANGE (What’s Your Equation?),” Woodson aims “to begin a conversation our country is hungry, but oftentimes afraid, to have.” After expressing gratitude to her editors and publishers, Woodson called on the audience to join
- ["When You Grow Up To Vote" Eleanor Roosevelt's Book For Young People Reissued](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/when-you-grow-up-to-vote-eleanor-roosevelts-book-for-young-people-reissued/) - THIS WEEK… JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 2:30 PM 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA FL 2 (44TH & 1ST) NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK A memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a reception
- [2018 Jane Addams Honor Title Has A Sequel](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2018-jane-addams-honor-title-has-a-sequel/) - BOOK PAGES INTERVIEWS LINDA WILLIAMS JACKSON Linda Williams Jackson follows up her critically acclaimed debut, Midnight Without a Moon (2018 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Title), with a new story starring 13-year-old Rose Lee Carter. A Sky Full of Stars opens in 1955 in racially divided Stillwater, Mississippi. “I consider it a privilege to put myself in a young
- [2022 Book Award Finalists Announced!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2022-book-award-finalists-announced/) - New York, N.Y–(December 3, 2021)–The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce the finalist titles under consideration for the 2022 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award. The Peace Association will announce winning and honor books from among these finalists on January 14, 2022. Awards will be presented to the winning and honored authors and illustrators
- [Addams Author Eloise Greenfied Is 2018 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award #JACBA Newsletter 23Feb2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/addams-author-eloise-greenfied-is-2018-coretta-scott-king-virginia-hamilton-award-jacba-newsletter-23feb2018/) - The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Eloise Greenfield is the recipient of the 2018 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. “Eloise Greenfield is a trailblazer whose extraordinary books of poetry and prose have influenced many and continue to resonate with children today. Her rich body of work inspires and enriches readers,” said Award
- [A Sea Change In Diversity Of Children's Literature & International Nelson Mandela Day](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/a-sea-change-in-diversity-of-childrens-literature-international-nelson-mandela-day/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Jane Addams Peace Association seeks committee members for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Committee (JACBA). We are looking for members with diverse perspectives and identities among parents, teachers, librarians, activists, and child advocates, all with knowledge of children’s literature. JACBA selection committees are comprised of nine
- [Activating Activism at Any Age!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/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 Association is "Deepening understanding of peace and justice for children and their adults through reflection, dialogue and social action." The books that have been selected
- [American Association For The Advancement of Science Names Socially-Conscious 'Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea' Top Children's Science Picture Book](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science-names-socially-conscious-iqbal-and-his-ingenious-idea-top-childrens-science-picture-book/) - WELLESLEY AUTHOR’S BOOK HAS KIDS COOKING WITH SOLAR POWER Wellesley author Elizabeth Suneby’s latest in a series of socially-conscious children’s book has just been recognized with an award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science as the top children’s science picture book. Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family
- [Andrea Davis Pinkney Receives Poetry Award](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/andrea-davis-pinkney-receives-poetry-award/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Jane Addams Peace Association seeks committee members for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Committee (JACBA). We are looking for members with diverse perspectives and identities among parents, teachers, librarians, activists, and child advocates, all with knowledge of children’s literature. JACBA selection committees are comprised of nine
- [Allies in Support of Black Lives Matter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/allies-in-support-of-black-lives-matter/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association deeply honors and supports the Black Lives Matter mass movement and protests. Our vision is of a future where people actively work peaceful,equitable world. This is what we believe is unfolding today! The work will be ongoing. Visit our website to search through our Jane Addams Children's Book Award database
- [Announcing 27 Jane Addams Children's Book Award 2020 Finalists!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/who-was-jane-addams/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce that for the first time in the history of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, we are publicly sharing 27 finalist titles under consideration for the award! 2020 Finalists for Younger Children 2020 Finalists for Older Children We believe this year, especially, that these books and others like them can open up conversations
- [April is a time of Regrowth and Hope. With Love and Hope, we can Rock the Boat!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/april-is-a-time-of-regrowth-and-hope-with-love-and-hope-we-can-rock-the-boat/) - It’s the season of spring: Earth day, Passover, Ramadan, International Women Day, Deaf History Month, as well as water, workers’ rights, sexual assault awareness, and the first openly transgender Federal Official & first Native American Interior Secretary! It’s the season of celebration. Register now for the April 28th Jane Addams Children's Book Award Virtual Ceremony.
- [Assuring Access To Literacy For Incarcerated Teens](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/assuring-access-to-literacy-for-incarcerated-teens/) - LITERACY SPOTLIGHT: LITERACY FOR INCARCERATED TEENS From realistic YA fiction to memoirs and manga, students at Passages (a New York City Department of Education school network that serves youth ages 16 and younger in secure and non-secure detention) read what any other students would, with Walter Dean Myers and Coe Booth being two favorites. The
- [Award Winning Kadir Nelson Creates 'Summertime City' Illustration For The New Yorker](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/award-winning-kadir-nelson-creates-summertime-city-illustration-for-the-new-yorker/) - KADIR NELSON CREATES NEW ‘SUMMERTIME CITY’ ILLUSTRATION FOR ‘THE NEW YORKER’ Kadir Nelson: “I was poring over photographs of neighborhood kids playing in the street, and I found an old photo from the nineteen-sixties of a kid wearing goggles as he basked in the spray unleashed by a fire hydrant. It made perfect sense to
- [Award Winning Author Sy Montgomery Writes Science That Excites](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/award-winning-author-sy-montgomery-writes-science-that-excites/) - SCIENCE BOOKS THAT EXCITE I narrow that AP biology list down to my five favourite books….. The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery – This is one of my personal favourites on the list because it shows both the fascinating life of a sea creature that we once considered to be “low life.” READ
- [Beyond Hope and Whimsy: Complex Themes in Kidlit](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/beyond-hope-and-whimsy-complex-themes-in-kidlit/) - THE DAY THE WAR CAME – A POEM ABOUT UNACCOMPANIED CHILD REFUGEES Quoting Nikola Davies: A few weeks ago I heard a story about a child turning up at a school near a refugee camp and being turned away because there was no chair for her. She came back the next day with a broken
- [Begin The School Year With ‘The Day You Begin’](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/begin-the-school-year-with-the-day-you-begin/) - BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH ‘THE DAY YOU BEGIN’ BY JACQUELINE WOODSON (THE JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2019 WINNING TITLE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN) National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when
- [Black History Celebrated Through Biographies And Much More #JACBA Newsletter 9Feb2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/black-history-celebrated-through-biographies-and-much-more-jacba-newsletter-9feb2018/) - Children’s Books About Black History, Heavy on Biographies Among that genre’s newest arrivals are names familiar to adults, as in THE UNITED STATES V. JACKIE ROBINSON (HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, ages 4 to 8), written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen. This picture book is more interested in young Robinson’s less-known act of resistance during his Army days than
- [Books For Every Girl During Women's History Month #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-for-every-girl-during-womens-history-month-jacba-newsletter/) - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 32 books every little girl should read during Women’s History Month From the women who wanted to go to the stars, to women who wanted to save the earth. From women who wanted to vote, to women who wanted to judge. From women who wanted to be doctors, to women who wanted
- [Book Reading Leads To Lifelong Learning And Brings People Together](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-reading-leads-to-lifelong-learning-and-brings-people-together/) - BOOK READING AIMS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER Organizers chose “Towers Falling” (by Jewell Parker Rhodes) for its breadth of themes and the conversations it could spark. … the book also offers conversational fodder beyond 9/11. Its protagonist lives with her family in various homeless shelters around New York City. Her father is mentally ill. The organizers
- [BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS ARE CHANGING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/black-childrens-book-authors-are-changing-childrens-literature/) - BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS WHO ARE CHANGING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Walter Dean Myers grew up with a deep love of literature, but he quickly noticed the disappointing lack of diversity in children’s books. He was deeply concerned about how excluding Black children from literature might make them feel ‘otherized.’ He has written over 110 books in
- [Books and Pictures Change Lives!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-and-pictures-change-lives/) - "She looks like me! One day, I can do that too!" That's the message that children receive when they see and read about people who look like them. In March and every month, we invite discussion & action about power, equality, and the worth and importance of Black girls and all children. Women's history is
- [Black Lives Matter in Schools…](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/black-lives-matter-in-schools/) - Black Lives Matter in Schools, everywhere, in February, every month, week, & day “Black Lives Matter is our call to action. It is a tool to a reimagined world where Black people are free to exist, free to live. It is a tool for our allies to show up differently for us..." -Patrisse Cullors, cofounder
- [Books To Electrify, Edify, And Exemplify](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-to-electrify-edify-and-exemplify/) - HMH BOOKS & MEDIA INTRODUCES KWAME ALEXANDER’S VERSIFY IMPRINT WITH MULTI-AUTHOR BUS TOUR Versify’s mission is present books to “electrify, edify, and exemplify” with accessible and powerful prose and poetry that celebrates the lives and reflects the possibilities of all children. Its debut list includes four books: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles; ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market by
- [Bringing Books and Authors to Classrooms](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/bringing-books-and-authors-to-classrooms/) - Bringing Books and Authors to Classrooms! The Jane Addams Peace Association is bringing authors and books to schools. All children deserve the opportunity to see themselves reflected in books, as well as learn about those who are different from them. We believe books open our minds, our hearts, and our worlds. Jane Addams Children’s Book
- [Building Community Starts With Us](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/building-community-starts-with-us/) - This September, as students return to school, we have an opportunity for change and community building. These past few years have brought hardships and setbacks for many people across the world, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the never-ending fight towards social justice and equality. It is important now more than ever that we come
- [Carole Boston Weatherford Tells The Story Of The Amazing Grace](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/carole-boston-weatherford-tells-the-story-of-the-amazing-grace/) - JOHN NEWTON’S SONG OF PRAYER You’ve sung the words countless times. You’ve heard the song in many places. But did you know the true story of the classic hymn? Most people haven’t, but in “How Sweet the Sound,” author Carole Boston Weatherford tells it with couplets more powerful than a storm at sea; indeed, this
- [Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Us!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrate-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-with-us/) - 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
- [Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/september-newsletter-nhhm/) - 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 cultures, and extensive histories of the Latinx community. During this month and throughout the year, the Jane Addams Peace Association honors and celebrates the history,
- [Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/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 rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of our nation’s first people. These Jane Addams Children's Book Award-Winning and Honor Books invite conversation and reflection
- [Celebrate Black History Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrate-black-history-month/) - This Black History Month celebrates Black achievement and provides a fresh reminder to find where systemic racism persists and encourage change.
- [Children's Books Can Shine Light On Difficult Emotions #JACBA Newsletter 12JAN2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/childrens-books-can-shine-light-on-difficult-emotions-jacba-newsletter-12jan2018/) - J. Woodson and others… Why We Shouldn’t Shield Children From Darkness We are currently in a golden age of picture books, with a tremendous range to choose from. Some of the best are funny. Or silly. Or informative. Or socially aware. Or just plain reassuring. But I’d like to think there’s a place for the
- [Celebrating Connections With Children's Literature](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-connections-with-childrens-literature/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 Sara Holbrook author of Winner for Older Readers: The Enemy: Detroit 1954 (upper photo) Laura Atkins & Stan Yogi authors of Honor for Older Readers: Fred Korematsu Speaks Up with Heather Palmer (center) selection committee chair (lower left photo) Susan Freiss (r) committee member with James E. Ransome
- [Celebrate Women's History Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrate-womens-history-month/) - CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH AUTHOR EMILY ARNOLD MCCULLY In celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with Caldecott award-winning author and illustrator, Emily Arnold McCully, via satellite to talk about her book “She Did It! 21 Women Who Changed The Way We Think” WATCH HERE… EDWIDGE DANTICAT’S NEW KID’S BOOK EXPLORES A MOTHER’S
- [Connecting Mirrors, Windows, Doors, Curtains, Telescopes, and Banned Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/connecting-mirrors-windows-doors-curtains-telescopes-and-banned-books/) - All children deserve the opportunity to see themselves reflected in books, as well as learn about those who are different from them. We believe books open our minds, our hearts, and our worlds. Jane Addams Children’s Book Award commended titles are books in which young people feel seen, celebrated, valued, and empowered to question,
- [Connecting the World and Young People with Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/connecting-the-world-to-young-people-with-books/) - Connecting the World and Young People with Books Books can help young people and their adults connect with the world so they can better understand it and so they can reflect, engage in deep dialogue and social action & change it for the better. We believe books open our minds, our hearts, and our worlds.
- [Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - October Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month-october-newsletter/) - Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Latinx community. During this month and throughout the year, the Jane Addams Peace Association honors and celebrates the history, heritage, and accomplishments of the Latinx
- [Celebrating Pride Month with the Jane Addams Peace Association](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrating-pride-month-with-the-jane-addams-peace-association/) - Message from the Jane Addams Peace Association's Executive Director In honor of Pride month, the Jane Addams Peace Association reaffirms its commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. We stand with teachers, educators, and parents who refuse to be bullied and silenced. We stand for acceptance, diversity, and the celebration of all people through books
- [Celebrating Jane Addams Children's Book Award Ceremony!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/celebrate-childrens-book-award-ceremony/) - On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Jane Addams Peace Association will celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony.
- [Diversity And Resilience In Children's Stories](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/diversity-and-resilience-in-childrens-stories/) - ALL PIKES PEAK READS RELEASES 2018 BOOK TITLES Diversity and resilience. Those are the themes at the heart of this year’s Pikes Peak Library District’s All Pikes Peak Reads. The short story collection “Flying Lessons” features tales from award-winning authors, such as Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Tim Tingle and Jacqueline Woodson. READ MORE….. ____________________________________________ COLLEGE
- [Created Dangerously, For People Who Read Dangerously: Edwidge Danticat](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/created-dangerously-for-people-who-read-dangerously-edwidge-danticat/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 2:30 PM 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA FL 2 (44TH & 1ST) NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK A memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a reception and an
- [Educators Recommend Books For Children In Need](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/educators-recommend-books-for-children-in-need/) - FIRST BOOK RELEASES “TITLE RAVES” LIST: 1O BOOKS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT, ACCORDING TO EDUCATORS SERVING KIDS IN NEED Paired with First Book Bestseller List, Title Raves demonstrates educators’ use of books to meet unique needs of children from low-income families in book deserts…. First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise committed to equal access to
- [Coretta Scott King Award: Important For Now 50 Years](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/coretta-scott-king-award-important-for-now-50-years/) - A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARDS To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Book Awards, the Dewey Decibel podcast invited five past winners and honorees to discuss the award, its history, and importance at the 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Participants included authors Jason Reynolds (Ghost), Angie Thomas (The
- [December Newsletter - ‘Tis The Season For Giving Back To Your Community](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/december-newsletter-tis-the-season-for-giving-back-to-your-community/) - The December 2023 newsletter discusses the annual National Council of Teachers of English Conference as well as giving back to your community.
- [Jane Addams Authors on 2018 Book Lists](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-authors-on-2018-book-lists/) - BEST OF 2018 FOR JUNIOR READERS Curtis proves once again that he is a master of bringing the complexities of history to young readers and keep them riveted to the tale. READ MORE… THE BEST BOOKS AND YA NOVELS OF 2018 FOR YOUNG READERS Jacqueline Woodson’s Harbor Me is named…. READ MORE… CODE SWITCH’S 2018 BOOK
- [Jane Addams Award Winning Author Jacqueline Woodson World's Largest Prize For Children's Literature #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-award-winning-author-jacqueline-woodson-worlds-largest-prize-for-childrens-literature-jacba-newsletter/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT April 30th: Video announcement and press release made publicWatch this space for a special announcement regarding the announcement of this year’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees! Jacqueline Woodson wins the world’s largest prize for children’s literature, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Jacqueline Woodson, who won a National Book Award for
- [Jonah Winter Discusses The Difficulties - And Necessities - Of Introducing Picture Book Readers To Tough Topics #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jonah-winter-discusses-the-difficulties-and-necessities-of-introducing-picture-book-readers-to-tough-topics-jacba-newsletter/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT April 30th: Video announcement and press release made publicWatch this space for a special announcement regarding the announcement of this year’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees! Books and Authors Acclaimed author Jonah Winter discusses the difficulties-and necessities-of introducing picture-book readers to tough topics. Read More Lillian’s Right to Vote: A
- [Justice Sonia Sotomayor Chooses Lulu Delacre To Illustrate Her Mermoir For Young People](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/justice-sonia-sotomayor-chooses-lulu-delacre-to-illustrate-her-mermoir-for-young-people/) - JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR HIGHLIGHTS THE ‘WONDERS’ OF READING IN NEW MEMOIR FOR KIDS: SEE THE COVER! For Sotomayor, the illustrations in Turning Pages are just as important as the story itself. The Justice chose Lulu Delacre as illustrator because she felt connected to the Puerto Rican-born artist, who has a background that’s similar to Sotomayor’s own. When
- [Jane Addams Winner Malala Yousafzai's Biopic "Gul Makai' Depicts Her Speaking Out For Girls & Education](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-winner-malala-yousafzais-biopic-gul-makai-depicts-her-speaking-out-for-girls-education/) - FIRST LOOK OF MALALA YOUSAFZAI’S BIOPIC ‘GUL MAKAI’ REVEALED The first motion poster of Gul Makai, a biopic on Nobel peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai, the courageous Pakistani activist who defied Taliban, was unveiled Tuesday. The poster depicts a young girl holding open a book while an explosion takes place on the book. READ MORE… ______________________________________________________
- [Jane Addams Honor Book 'Ruth and the Green Book' Popular in Light of 'Green Book' Film](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-honor-book-ruth-and-the-green-book-popular-in-light-of-green-book-film/) - GREEN BOOK HELPED BLACK TRAVELERS NAVIGATE RACIST TERRAIN The guidebook was first published in 1936 by Victor Hugo Green, a postal carrier in the Harlem section of New York. Green’s wife, Alma Duke, was from Richmond. Green was inspired to write the book in part by the discrimination he and his wife faced on trips
- [Naomi Shihab Nye's Poetry Speaks Of Caring And Kindness #JACBA Newsletter 19JAN2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/naomi-shihab-nyes-poetry-speaks-of-caring-and-kindness-jacba-newsletter-19jan2018/) - Deep ListeningLessons from the psychology of the spiritual imagination Poet Nye recounted how her world-renowned poem “Kindness” came to her as a kind of voice that she heard from deep within herself. On her honeymoon, her and her husband’s luggage was stolen. As her husband traveled to the next town to get new travel documents,
- [Laura Ingalls Wilder's Name Removed From Book Award & Good Reads For This July 4th](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/laura-ingalls-wilders-name-removed-from-book-award-good-reads-for-this-july-4th/) - LITTLE HOUSE ON THE CONTROVERSY: LAURA INGALLS WILDER’S NAME REMOVED FROM BOOK AWARD A division of the American Library Association voted unanimously Saturday to strip Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name from a major children’s literature award over concerns about how the author referred to Native Americans and blacks. The author Jacqueline Woodson, known for award-winning books including Brown Girl Dreaming and Another Brooklyn, will
- [Lois Lowry Sees Childhood As Exploratory, Not Idyllic](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lois-lowry-sees-childhood-as-exploratory-not-idyllic/) - LOIS LOWRY STILL THINKS KIDS NEED TO READ ABOUT TERRIBLE THINGS (AND SHE’S STILL RIGHT) There’s no heaviness, just certitude. Lois Lowry understands herself — a rare trait in a writer — which gives her an edge on understanding others…. She doesn’t think that the intrusion of ugly things — even death — ends childhood.
- [Lucille Clifton, Dynamic Force and Literary Titan](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lucille-clifton-dynamic-force-and-literary-titan/) - Q&A: HOW GLORY EDIM FOUND HER VOICE IN HER ANTHOLOGY ‘WELL-READ BLACK GIRL’ (Quoting Glory Edim) ‘There’s so much to be said about Lucille Clifton. She is such a dynamic force and literary titan. That poem, for me, spoke to the demand to be seen, to be visible in the work, to be taken seriously
- [Kids as Agents of Social Change](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/kids-as-agents-of-social-change/) - The theme for this month's newsletter is kids as agents of social change. Weselected two Jane Addams Children?s Book Award winners that featurecharacters who engage in activism to promote social justice in their community. So many of the youth in our communities are engaging in collective activism to bring awareness to issues that impact our
- [Movements for Social Change](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/movements-for-social-change/) - The theme for this month's newsletter is movements for social change. We selected two Jane Addams Children's Book Award winners that feature politically savvy women who advocated for civil rights. In our democratic society, we have watched and participated in social protest movements to stand against social injustices and demand change. These books focus on
- [May is a Month of Memories!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/may-is-a-month-of-memories/) - So many names to say, so much is the same and so much has changed. It is crucial that we say names of people who are gone too soon, not just gone, but murdered in the mess of oppression and hate that we ingest every day. We also report in this newsletter on memory-making that
- [Lets Celebrate Women's History Month This March!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lets-celebrate-womens-history-month-this-march/) - 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 change-makers! In March, we delve into current and past Jane
- [Native American Authors Build Empathy and Understanding](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/native-american-authors-build-empathy-and-understanding/) - WHY THANKSGIVING ISN’T NECESSARILY A CELEBRATION: A NATIVE AMERICAN WRITER’S TAKE Louise Erdrich debuted with “Love Medicine” in 1984. The writing in this book, which follows many different people, families and experiences, is so strong and distinct. It walks the reader through so many kinds of voices in a world that, at the time it came out,
- [National Antiracist & Children's Bilingual Book Festivals](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/national-antiracist-childrens-bilingual-book-festivals/) - FIRST NATIONAL ANTIRACIST BOOK FESTIVAL LAUNCHED BY NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Washington, D.C.–based American University will be the site of the first National Antiracist Book Festival, providing a platform for nearly 50 authors and publishing professionals to discuss policies and power structures that fuel racism in America, as well as the efforts being made to
- [Navigating Identities in Schools & Communities](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/navigating-identities-in-schools-communities/) - Over the last three years our social media feeds, newspapers, podcasts, and evening news programming have documented the impact of violent rhetoric and social injustices in our society. As an association that has peace and social justice at the heart of our mission, it is our duty to speak up about these issues and find
- [National Book Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/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 we donated over 300 books to students in El Monte, Calif., and Chicago, Ill., accompanied by inspiring author visits from Aida Salazar and Michelle Duster!
- [Teaching Peace With Jane Addams](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/teaching-peace-with-jane-addams/) - CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS: TEACHING PEACE WITH JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD WINNERS Jump-start conversations about activism and social justice with these Jane Addams Children’s BookAward–winning titles. Like the Caldecott and Newbery committees, this committee is looking for literary and artistic excellence, but it also looks for books that can inspire dialogue and reflection about justice and
- [The Jane Addams Peace Association Celebrates Black History Month!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/february-is-black-history-month/) - In the wake of violence against African Americans and in a moment of national reckoning in Summer 2020, the Jane Addams Peace Association put together a reading and resource list that can be used to inspire and spark conversations amongst students, parents, and educators about racial justice, racial equity, and anti-racism. The Jane Addams
- [The Jane Addams Children's Book Award Celebrates its 70th Anniversary!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-celebrates-its-70th-anniversary/) - Join us for the 70th Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award and Chicago Public Library’s 150th Anniversary On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 10:00-11:30am (Central Time) the Jane Addams Peace Association will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in honoring "children’s books of literary and aesthetic
- [We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/we-rise-we-resist-we-raise-our-voices/) - A Q&A WITH CI6 FEATURED SPEAKERS WADE HUDSON AND CHERYL WILLIS HUDSON We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, which features a foreword by renowned children’s illustrator Ashley Bryan … contains writing and artwork from 50 of the foremost diverse children’s authors and illustrators, (including) Carole Boston Weatherford, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Jacqueline Woodson. Read more… VERMONT
- [Two Jane Addams Authors On The National Book Award For Young People's Literature Longlist](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/two-jane-addams-authors-on-the-national-book-award-for-young-peoples-literature-longlist/) - SAVE THE DATE: JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 2:30 PM 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA FL 2 (44TH & 1ST) NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK A memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a
- [The Legacy Of Title IX For Today's Women](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-legacy-of-title-ix-for-todays-women/) - YES, THE US WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM IS DOMINANT. THAT’S BECAUSE MOST OF THE WORLD IS PLAYING CATCH-UP. “You have to imagine a time when there were just essentially no team sports for girls,” said Karen Blumenthal, author of the book “: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America.” “From my perspective as someone who
- [The Rights and of Indigenous Peoples](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-rights-and-of-indigenous-peoples/) - "We've all been living on broken ugly systems built on genocide and slavery. Strengthening and empowering others, in whatever capacity, also helps the self." - Red Haircrow Indigenous Peoples' Day is this month. It is a holiday that celebrates and honors American Indians for their resistance and resilience in surviving genocide and oppression in the
- [Voter Suppression & Voter Rights](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/voter-suppression-voter-rights/) - In the United States, the right to vote is a fundamental, but contested component of our democracy. In this month?s newsletter we highlight two books that focus on the struggle and fight to secure voting rights for all people. Although historically marginalized groups have organized to dismantle discriminatory voting laws, many of the gains made
- [The Peace Association Celebrates Native American Heritage Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-peace-association-celebrates-native-american-heritage-month/) - November Is Native American 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 rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of our nation’s first people. Help young people celebrate with these Jane Addams Children's Book Award-Winning
- [YA 2018 Booklist: The Revolution Will Be Anthologized](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/ya-2018-booklist-the-revolution-will-be-anthologized/) - YA 2018 BOOKLIST: THE REVOLUTION WILL BE ANTHOLOGIZED Books focused on giving tools to aspiring activists and would-be protest leaders (especially directed at girls) or turning a spotlight on double standards, discrimination, or inequality are flooding the bookshelves. We’ve assembled a partial list: Among them: We Are Displaced by Malala Yousafzai (Little, Brown, Sept.). Nobel Peace
- [Well Read Black Girl Makes The Case For Why Representation In Literature Changes Lives](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/well-read-black-girl-makes-the-case-for-why-representation-in-literature-changes-lives/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 2:30 PM 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA FL 2 (44TH & 1ST) NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK A memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a reception and an
- [Whose Life Stories Are Being Neglected In Picture Books?](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/whose-life-stories-are-being-neglected-in-picture-books/) - WHOSE LIFE STORIES ARE BEING NEGLECTED IN PICTURE BOOKS? – MAY 4 The event will tackle key issues related to diversity such as whose life stories are celebrated versus whose are often ignored and not told. The event will also take a look at how thoughtfully these life stories are written for young readers, and
- [Youth and Social Justice](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/youth-and-social-justice/) - The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award selection committee keeps in mind the perspectives of young people and their concerns when they identify titles for the award. Young people are spearheading social movements across the world and they care deeply about issues of peace and justice, and we want to hear from them! Download October Newsletter
- [Women's History Month](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/womens-history-month/) - Women's History Month Amplifying a wide selection of women's voices that aren't heard enough Whose voices do we hear most? Whose voices and perspectives are missing? During Women’s History Month and year-round, we recognize and uplift women change makers who are more likely to have been silenced or hidden from history. This month we spotlight
- [Books In Their Hands Heads to Chicago, IL!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-in-their-hands-heads-to-chicago-il/) - 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 in the Sun," which was a 2023 finalist for the Jane Addams Children's Book Award in the chapter book category. The Books In Their Hands
- [Books In Their Hands Heads to Pittsburgh, PA!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-in-their-hands-heads-to-pittsburgh-pa/) - On October 17th, author Michael Genhart gave an in-person author visit and presentation to students at an elementary school in Pittsburgh. He talked about his book "Spanish Is The Language of My Family," which was a 2024 finalist for the Jane Addams Children's Book Award in the chapter book category. The Books In Their Hands
- [Summer Reading and Book Sets](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/summer-reading-and-book-sets/) - Book Sets for Pride Month, Summer Reading and All Year Long! Book sets are fantastic tools for readers of all ages! Whether they are organized by genre, author, character identity or plot similarities, they provide an opportunity for readers to deep-dive into an interest area. Relating various storylines to the commonalities which link them challenges
- [Welcoming Our New Board Treasurer, Vennette Jones](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/welcoming-vennette-jones-to-our-board-of-directors/) - 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 Resources Management. She is the senior director of human resources at the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and is committed to leadership and social justice issues.
- [The Jane Addams Peace Association Heads to California for 3 ALA Events!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/the-jane-addams-peace-association-heads-to-california-for-3-ala-events/) - We had such a great time celebrating authors and illustrators at Noche de Cuentos and 2 book award ceremonies! Thank you to ALA for helping to amplify the voices of diverse authors.
- [The Peace Association's Ross Jordan Commended in New City Art's Art 50](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/japas-ross-jordan-honored-in-new-city-arts-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 working hard to make the arts ecosystem more sustainable and more equitable." Read more about their project here. Ross Jordan is listed under the "Directors
- [NEW Hull House Bookstore!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/hull-house-bookstore/) - The Hull House Bookstore celebrates the work of authors and artists who share the museum's mission to inspire civic action.
- [Lucia Gonzalez Honored With Construction of a New Playground With Her Name](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lucia-gonzalez-honored-with-construction-of-a-new-playground-with-her-name/) - Our Board of Directors member, Lucia Gonzalez, has been honored with the construction of a Tot Lot in Miami for her contributions to children's literature.
- [Carole Boston Weatherford: “Notes that echo history”](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/carole-boston-weatherford-notes-that-echo-history/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Download the free ebook The Sound That Jazz Makes (offered through Amazon) created by Jane Addams winning author Carole Boston Weatherford and Jane Addams winning illustrator Eric Velasquez. Be sure to read the book several times, savoring the rhythm of the words, the scope of history, and the variety and
- [Summertime is Here!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/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, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. However, the Declaration of Independence did not speak for all people. While the Declaration of
- [Debbie Levy: Ask Open-Ended Questions](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/debbie-levy/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Debbie Levy author of the 2017 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Title ‘I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark.’ Read a summary of ‘I Dissent.’ I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark celebrates Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s lifelong refusal to accept the unacceptable. Inspired by her
- [Yuyi Morales: Illustrations of Care & Hope](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/yuyi-morales-illustrations-of-care-hope/) - Meet Yuyi Morales, illustrator of the 2004 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award winning title for younger children, ‘Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez.’ Now Let’s Get To Next Steps! Guiding questions for your reading, writing, thinking and acting: Look again at the first pages of ‘Havesting Hope.’ Do you see ways that Yuyi depicted
- [Lynda Blackmon Lowery: Use Steady Loving Confrontation](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lynda-blackmon-lowery-use-steady-loving-confrontation/) - Meet Lynda Blackmon Lowery coauthor (along with Elsbeth Leacock & Susan Buckley) of the 2016 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winning Title for Older Children, ‘Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the Selma Voting Rights March.’ Now listen to Lynda (at an earlier time) tell about how truly scared she was
- [New Year, New Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/new-year-new-books/) - New year, new books Happy new year! Some people started the year with a long list that may or may not include helping with homework, playing board games, bandaging knees and cooking. Whether you have a long or short list or no list at all, whether you are starting the year relaxed or overwhelmed, we
- [October into November: Time for Remembering](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/october-and-november-are-for-remembering/) - Indigenous Peoples’ day was October 11.Sometimes dates and dedicated months can help us remember and keep us on an anti-racist and inclusive social justice path, an important and sometimes difficult task while breathing the air of systemic racism. National American Indian Heritage Month is in November. Too often Indigenous stories, voices, and history are absent.Too
- [Fall is for change !](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/fall-is-for-change/) - The year back to school for some educators has meant fear: fear for the health of themselves and their family, fear of teaching with an anti-racist, anti-bias lens, fear of using books that represent all young people, fear of loss of income. For some, this fear may coexist with the stress of too many students,
- [Summer Freedom Reading!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/summer-freedom-reading/) - Summer for some means more freedom, not having to follow a school schedule. For some this freedom may coexist with the stress of unstructured time. For some, summer means more reading time. This summer gives us a long overdue and welcome “Freedom Day” holiday as Juneteenth became a national holiday AND a reminder that working
- [Shining a Light on Black Voices in February and All Year](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/shining-a-light-on-black-voices-in-february-and-all-year/) - It’s a great time to be inspired to write some poetry too. Representation is important. Let this be a month where all students see themselves in poetry, in books, in all texts in the curriculum and everywhere. Let this be a month of broadening and deepening students' perspectives and understanding of history. Let this be
- [So Many Firsts! Social Justice Books and Resources for 2020 and Beyond](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/so-many-firsts-social-justice-books-and-resources-for-2020-and-beyond/) - Kamala Harris' election sets the stage for all our children to see themselves as future leaders! Vice President-elect Kamala Harris paid tribute to the women, particularly Black women, whose shoulders she stands on as she shatters barriers that have kept mostly white men entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two
- [Opening a Window into the Arab World](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/opening-a-window-into-the-arab-world/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association invited the Middle East Children's Alliance to develop content for this month's themed issue, Opening a Window to the Arab World. We are inspired by this organization's commitment to peace, justice, and dialogue. We hope this month's newsletter provides insight into the daily life, joy, fear, hopes, and burdens placed
- [In Washington DC: Disrupting The Notion Of What Public Education And What Black Boys Can Do And Be #JACBA Newsletter 2Feb2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/in-washington-dc-disrupting-the-notion-of-what-public-education-and-what-black-boys-can-do-and-be-jacba-newsletter-2feb2018/) - These kids started a book club for minority boys. It’s the most popular club in school. The club dates back to December, when a fifth-grader complained one morning that his lackluster results on a citywide English exam didn’t reflect his true reading abilities. The principal, Mary Ann Stinson, placed a book she had lying around
- [Jacqueline Woodson, Newly Named 2018 Wilder Winner, Calls For The End Of The Label "Struggling Reader" #JACBA Newsletter 16Feb2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jacqueline-woodson-newly-named-2018-wilder-winner-calls-for-the-end-of-the-label-struggling-reader-jacba-newsletter-16feb2018/) - Stop Using the Label ‘Struggling Reader,’ Author Jacqueline Woodson Advises Woodson: Any kind of qualifier can be harmful because who we are is not static. Our abilities are constantly changing. What does it mean to be a struggling reader? I know if I was raised in this day and age, I would have been labeled
- [Oscar Nominee The Breadwinner (Based On The Jane Addams Book) Echoes A Broader Shift To Cultural Diversity In Film #JACBA Newsletter 02March2018](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/oscar-nominee-the-breadwinner-based-on-the-jane-addams-book-echoes-a-broader-shift-to-cultural-diversity-in-film-jacba-newsletter-02march2018/) - How Two Nominees for Best Animated Feature Found the Right Sound Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie put her producing muscle behind The Breadwinner, Irish filmmaker Nora Twomey’s adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s 2000 best-selling young-adult novel about an 11-year-old Afghan girl. The film is voiced almost entirely by relatively unknown Afghan actors…. Read More The Heaven
- [History Will Be Kinder To Student Organizers Of Walkout Than Their Critics #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/history-will-be-kinder-to-student-organizers-of-walkout-than-their-critics-jacba-newsletter/) - History will be kinder to student organizers of walkout than their critics In Phillip Hoose’s book, “Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice,” Colvin recounts her fear of reprisals for her activism, although it was the armed Klan she worried about, not a college rejection letter. Her words should inspire Georgia teens facing pressure to remain silent.
- [Faither Ringgold's Art Frees Absent And Buried Voices #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/faither-ringgolds-art-frees-absent-and-buried-voices-jacba-newsletter/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT April 30th: Video announcement and press release made publicWatch this space for a special announcement regarding the announcement of this year’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees! FAITH RINGGOLD Faith Ringgold’s famous ‘story quilts’ come to the Crocker Artist, activist and author Faith Ringgold works in many media – painting, drawing,
- [POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/position-announcement/) - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jane Addams Peace Association Ensuring the future of peace education for children – Sponsor of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award FLEXIBLE HOURS & LOCATION HEALTHCARE BENEFITS SEND RESUME/CV: info@janeaddamspeace.org
- [Speaking Truth, Beautifully, To Shattered Young People With Poetry #JACBA Newsletter](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/speaking-truth-beautifully-to-shattered-young-people-with-poetry-jacba-newsletter/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT April 30th: Video announcement and press release made publicWatch this space for a special announcement regarding the announcement of this year’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees! Speaking Truth, Beautifully, to Shattered Young People Naomi Shihab Nye reminds our “obsessively tuned in” culture of the magic, power and necessity of “quiet
- [Graphic Works For Youth On Migrants, Refugees, Human Trafficking](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/graphic-works-for-youth-on-migrants-refugees-human-trafficking/) - GRAPHIC WORKS ON MIGRANTS, REFUGEES, HUMAN TRAFFICKING The story: In an accordion-style folded comic with drawings inspired by pre-Columbian art, Tonatiuh tells a fictional story of a Mexican laborer who enters the U.S. illegally and finds work as an underpaid and exploited busboy. He then tries to organize his co-workers demand better working conditions. The
- [James Baldwin Story Of Childhood 'Little Man, Little Man' Reissued](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/james-baldwin-story-of-childhood-little-man-little-man-reissued/) - A JAMES BALDWIN BOOK, FORGOTTEN AND OVERLOOKED FOR FOUR DECADES, GETS ANOTHER LIFE Some Baldwin fans and scholars hope that with the new edition, “Little Man, Little Man” will rightfully assume its place in the canon of African-American children’s literature, alongside works by Langston Hughes, Julius Lester, Walter Dean Myers and John Steptoe. READ MORE… ____________________________________________________
- [Sometimes A Closer Look, A Deeper Understanding, A Different Point Of View. Is Better Than An Escape](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/sometimes-a-closer-look-a-deeper-understanding-a-different-point-of-view-is-better-than-an-escape/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 2:30 PM 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA FL 2 (44TH & 1ST) NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK A memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a reception and an
- [Our Voice: Celebrating The Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards At Eric Carle Museum](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/our-voice-celebrating-the-coretta-scott-king-illustrator-awards-at-eric-carle-museum/) - OUR VOICE: ERIC CARLE MUSEUM SHOWCASES AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS The Coretta Scott King Book Awards seal was designed by artist Lev Mills in 1974. The emblem, with explanatory text, is part of “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards”, a new exhibit in the east gallery of the Eric Carle
- [Historical Fiction That Takes Children To War Zones and Internment Camps](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/historical-fiction-that-takes-children-to-war-zones-and-internment-camps/) - HISTORICAL FICTION THAT TAKES CHILDREN TO WAR ZONES AND INTERNMENT CAMPS The United States government created Indian boarding schools in the late 19th century to control Native Americans and eradicate their culture. Run on military lines with draconian rules and brutal punishments, they’re a stain on our national history — yet some Native American parents,
- [Go Out of Your Way To Be Kind](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/go-out-of-your-way-to-be-kind/) - I’M YOUR NEIGHBOR: WELCOMING IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND MIGRANTS AS NEIGHBORS THROUGH THE SHARING OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND OTHER STORIES FEATURING MALALA’S MAGIC PENCIL Malala’s first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala’s story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview
- [Support Peace & Justice Learning](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/support-peace-justice-learning/) - A YEAR END MESSAGE FROM THE JANE ADDAMS PEACE ASSOCIATION These long winter nights prompt us to reflect on the year behind and make plans for the year to come. The challenges of working toward peace and social justice in 2018 were profound. Despite this fact, the Jane Addams Peace Association remains true to our
- [Honor Martin Luther King JR's Life With Young People](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/honor-martin-luther-king-jrs-life-with-young-people/) - JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD TITLES ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. READ MORE… READ MORE… READ MORE… THE BOOK SHELF: STELA BOWLES BEING THE CHANGE IN NEW BOOK ‘MY RIVER’ Bowles’s story caught the attention of author Anne Laurel Carter, who divides her time between Toronto and a home down the road from Bowles’s family
- [Jane Addams Authors and Illustrators Honored By American Library Association](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-authors-and-illustrators-honored-by-american-library-association/) - AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2019 YOUTH MEDIA AWARD WINNERS Children’s Literature Legacy Award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children’s lives and experiences. The 2019 winner
- [Picture Books That Bring Black Heroes To Life](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/picture-books-that-bring-black-heroes-to-life/) - PICTURE BOOKS THAT BRING BLACK HEROES TO LIFE James E. Ransome’s THE BELL RANG beautifully captures several days in the life of an enslaved girl living with her family on a plantation. Plantation life is seen through the innocent yet fiercely observant eyes of the young, nameless narrator. Each day begins with the ringing of a
- [Jane Addams Authors and Illustrations Continue Their Influence](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-authors-and-illustrations-continue-their-influence/) - PHOTOS: BERMUDIAN ART FEATURED IN GOVT BUILDING Sharon Wilson is a Bermuda based artist whose work both captures and explores the beauty of the human spirit…Working exclusively with pastels for more than twenty years, Sharon has recently begun working in the 3000 year old medium of Encaustic art, involving painting with molten waxes. READ MORE…
- [Jacob Lawerence's Narrative Series About Black Pereserverence and American Rebellion Inspired a Cache of Children's Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jacob-lawerences-narrative-series-about-black-pereserverence-and-american-rebellion-inspired-a-cache-of-childrens-books/) - BLACK ART HISTORY: JACOB LAWRENCE’S NARRATIVE SERIES ABOUT BLACK PERSEVERANCE AND AMERICAN REBELLION INSPIRED A CACHE OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS Published in 1996, “Toussaint L’Ouverture: The Fight for Haiti’s Freedom” is a collaboration between Lawrence and celebrated children’s book author Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014). In the introduction to the book, Lawrence recalls the compelling stories he heard from
- [Pam Munoz Ryan USA Nominee For 2018 Hans Christain Andersen Award](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/pam-munoz-ryan-usa-nominee-for-2018-hans-christain-andersen-award/) - PAM MUNOZ RYAN USA NOMINEE 2018 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD FOR WRITING “Readers need more than one story. They need many stories about many different families and cultures, traditions and holidays, histories and realities. Reading a breadth of stories nurtures the seeds of understanding.” Pam Muñoz Ryan READ MORE… MAINE ILLUSTRATOR MELISSA SWEET EARNS NATIONAL
- [Rhythm, Wordplay, And Creativity - Poetry For Literacy & Language Aquisition](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/rhythm-wordplay-and-creativity-poetry-for-literacy-language-aquisition/) - 50 MUST-READ POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS The rhythm, word play, and creativity in poetry books for kids make them the perfect companion to language acquisition and developing literacy skills. I remember as a child stealing poetry books off my mom’s bookshelves and performing the poems, relishing the way the words felt in my mouth. (Included in
- [Independent Book Stores & Independent Publishers](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/independent-book-stores-independent-publishers/) - INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY by Louise Erdrich — the internationally recognized author of many novels, poems, short stories and children’s books) carries books by Native authors along with a selection of other carefully selected titles, Native art and jewelry. READ MORE… INDEPENDENT BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY 2019: RACCAH SPILLS SECRETS TO INDIE PUBLISHING SUCCESS W. Nikola-Lisa of
- [ILA 2019 Choices Reading Lists Highlight "Own Voices" Texts](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/ila-2019-choices-reading-lists-highlight-own-voices-texts/) - INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION’S(ILA) 2019 CHOICES READING LISTS HIGHLIGHT “OWN VOICES” TEXTS Each year, Choices empowers 25,000 children and young adults across the United States to enjoy newly published children’s and young adults’ trade books and vote for the ones they like best and that had an impact on them as readers. Teachers, in turn, identify high-quality books that
- [Fifty-Two Creators Of Books For Children Share Their Voices In A Book For This Time](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/fifty-two-creators-of-books-for-children-share-their-voices-in-a-book-for-this-time/) - WE RISE, WE RESIST, WE RAISE OUR VOICES Below, the (Cheryl and Wade) Hudsons share why we must stand up for change and spread hope: “Today, our democracy is under attack and much of the progress to make us more just, fair and inclusive that has been achieved through fierce and dedicated struggle, is in
- [Picture Books Help Kids Weather Our Age Of Anxiety](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/picture-books-help-kids-weather-our-age-of-anxiety/) - PICTURE BOOKS TO A HELP KIDS WEATHER OUR AGE OF ANXIETY This is Jessica Love’s debut picture book, and every choice she makes — the spare text, a color palette both muted and lively, full-bleed pages that make even subway cars and apartment rooms feel as expansive as the ocean — imbues the story with
- [Renee Watson: Have a Conversation About Making Joy](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/renee-watson-have-a-conversation-about-making-joy/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Renee Watson Author of 'Piecing Me Together,' A Jane Addams Children's Book Award 2018 Honor Title for Older Children. Read a summary of the book Jade misses going to school with neighborhood friends but the private school she attends on scholarship offers an international volunteer opportunity. This year she
- [Inspiring LGBTQ-Themed Children's Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/inspiring-lgbtq-themed-childrens-books/) - 21 INSPIRING LGBTQ-THEMED CHILDREN’S BOOKS Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. READ MORE… 2019 HONOR TITLE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN YA TWITTER CAN BE TOXIC, BUT IT ALSO POINTS OUT REAL PROBLEMS Twenty-one years later, in 1986, the award-winning children’s and
- [Lucia M. Garcia & Lulu Delacre: Special Librarians and Special Stories](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lucia-garcia-lulu-delacre/) - Meet Lulu Delacre, illustrator, and Lucia M. Gonzalez, author, of the 2009 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Title for Younger Children, ‘The Storyteller’s Candle/La velita de los cuentos.’
- [Lois Lowry: Grapples with 1918 pandemic shutdown](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lois-lowry-grapples-with-1918-pandemic-shutdown/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Lois Lowry has written more than 40 books for young people, some quite serious like Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 1990 Honor Title for Older Readers, Number the Stars, and the dystopian classic novel, The Giver. Others, like the Anastaia series and The Willoughbys, are beloved and lighthearted. Lois knows her young readers and respects their love
- [Thanhha Lai: Language Changes Who You Are](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/thanhha-lai-language-changes-who-you-are/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity THEN READ THIS TO LEARN ABOUT THE WRITING OF INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH THANHHA LAI, AUTHOR OF INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN THANHHA LAI’S SECOND BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF A GIRL WHO ONLY KNOWS HER VIETNAMESE HERITAGE FROM AFAR UNTIL SHE GOES TO VIETNAM WITH HER
- [Rise, Resist, Raise Your Voice Today!](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/rise-resist-raise-your-voice-today/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity THEN, VIEW WADE & CHERYL ACCEPTING THE JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD AND HEAR WADE READ HIS POEM, ‘WHAT SHALL I TELL YOU?’ FROM THE BOOK NEXT, LISTEN TO ALISON READ A POEM BY MARILYN NELSON, ‘IT HELPS TO LOOK AT OLD FRONT PAGE HEADLINES’ AND FINALLY, READ ANOTHER POEM
- [Javaka Steptoe: Inspiration for Your Words & Art](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/javaka-steptoe-inspiration-for-your-words-art/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Javaka Steptoe, contributer to We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices and Jane Addams award recipient, as a child was a model for his late father the award winning author/illustrator John Steptoe. Today, Javaka is an award wining artist, designer, author, and illustrator himself! Then, while you contemplate a story or poem
- [Be a Seedfolk for Earth Day](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/be-a-seedfolk-for-earth-day/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity 'Seedfolks' was the 1998 Jane Addams Children's Book Award honor title for older children by Paul Fleischman. Read a summary of the book A young Vietnamese girl plants six lima bean seedlings in an overgrown, garbage-strewn, inner-city lot in Cleveland. An elderly longtime resident of the neighborhood watches the child
- [Linda Sue Park: Empathize and Make Your World a Better Place](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/linda-sue-park-empathize-and-make-your-world-a-better-place/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Linda Sue Part, author two Jane Addams Children's Book Award titles for older children, 'My Name is Keko' a 2003 honor title and 'A Long Walk to Water' the 2011 winning title. THEN READ THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK. REMEMBER THAT SALVA’S STORY IS TAKING PLACE IN
- [Vanessa Brantley-Newton: Celebrate Our Differences & Similarities](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/vanessa-brantley-newton-celebrate-our-differences-similarities/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Vanessa Brantley-Newton contributor to 'We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices' and Jane Addams Award recipient as Illustrator of 'We Shall Overcome.' Watch and listen to Vanessa share her story of growing up in a wonderfully caring and diverse home, but in a world where she did not
- [Rafael Lopez: Dare to Engage](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/rafael-lopez-dare-to-engage/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Rafael Lopez, contributor to 'We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices' and illustrator of the 2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award winning title for younger children, 'The Day You Begin,' authored by Jacqueline Woodson. View his joyful art. Then watch and listen to author Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael
- [Andrea Daviw Pinkney and Brian Pinkney: No Matter How Old You Are, You Can Make a Change in the World](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/andrea-daviw-pinkney-and-brian-pinkney-no-matter-how-old-you-are-you-can-make-a-change-in-the-world/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, husband-and-wife team and author and illustrator of 'Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood up by Sitting Down,' 2011 Jane Addams Children's Book Award honor title for younger children. CLICK BELOW TO SEE PAGE SPREADS FROM SIT-IN… ‘WE DON’T NEED MENUS…’ PAGES6-7 (1)‘BE LOVING ENOUGH TO
- [Susan L. Roth: Let’s (Not) Hold Hands (Just for Now)](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/susan-l-roth/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Susan L. Roth author (along with co-author Cindy Trumbore) and illustrator of the 2012 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winning Title for Younger Children, ‘The Mangrove Tree: Planting Trees to Feed Families.’ Library director, Ismail Serageldin reads ‘Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egpt’s Treasured Books.’ Explore Susan’s website Cut
- [Duncan Tonatiuh: Looking at Injustice](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/duncan-tonatiuh/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Duncan Tonatiuh, author of the 2015 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winning Title for Younger Children, ‘Separate is Never Equal.’ Next, watch a short book trailer for ‘Separate is Never Equal’ that highlights the courtcase at the heart of the story. Enjoy exploring a gallery of Ducan’s art on
- [Kadir Nelson: Challenging Us to Fill Our Days With Creating](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/kadir-nelson/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet artist Kadir Nelson, author and illustrator of the 2012 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Title, ‘Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans.’ Watch and listen to Kadir tell about the process of writing and illustrating this history of America from the perspective of African Americans.
- [Lesa Cline-Ransome & James E. Ransome: Ask Why](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/lesa-cline-ransome-james-ransome/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome, husband and wife team and author and illustrator of the 2018 Jane Addams Children’s Books Award Honor Title, ‘Before She Was Harriet.’ Listen and watch Lesa share her insights about history– ‘Past Present: Giving Past Stories New Life.’ Do you wonder how a husband
- [Elizabeth Suneby: A Window into a Girls’ School in Afghanistan](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/elizabeth-suneby/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity Meet Elizabeth Suneby, author of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2014 Honor Title, ‘Razia’s Ray of Hope: One Girl’s Dream of an Education.’ Connect with a student of the Zabuli Education Center who is staying home just like you! This video was posted on 5/12/20. (The black material below
- [Christopher Paul Curtis: Close Reading of Characters Fictional and Real](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/christopher-paul-curtis-close-reading-of-characters-fictional-and-real/) - Intermediate & Middle School Activity READ ABOUT ELIJAH OF BUXTON BY CHRISTOPHER PAUL CURTIS, 2008 JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD HONOR TITLE FOR OLDER READERS… Just over the Canadian border from Detroit, Buxton is a small town established by runaway slaves. Eleven-year-old Elijah was the first free child born in Buxton and feels certain he’ll
- [Three Voices: Margarita Engle and poetry of perspective](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/three-voices-margarita-engle-and-poetry-of-perspective/) - Read a summary of the book Synopsis of ‘Silver People’ by Margarita Engle (2015 Jane Addams Winning Title for Older Children): The building of the Panama Canal was undoubtedly one of the great engineering feats of the 20th Century. But the human and environmental costs of this effort are rarely discussed. This powerful novel, written in
- [Environmental Justice](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/environmental-justice/) - The theme for this month's newsletter is environmental justice. We selected two Jane Addams Children's Book Award winners that feature characters who responded to environmental and public health challenges that posed barriers for under-resourced and marginalized communities. It is with great sadness that we recognize at the time of this newsletter?s publication, the world is

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- [](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/) - Jane Addams Children’s Book Award commended titles are books in which young people feel seen, celebrated, valued, and empowered to question, discuss, and act.
- [Award Ceremonies](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/get-involved/award-ceremonies/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association celebrates in-person award ceremonies annually.
- [Books In Their Hands](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-in-their-hands-program/) - Through "Books in Their Hands," we bring authors to low-income schools with their Jane Addams award-winning books to speak with students and teachers.
- [Selection Committee](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-award/selection-committee-2/) - The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award titles are carefully selected by a diverse set of activists, educators, parents, and teachers in the selection committee.
- [Award Guidelines](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-award/award-guidelines/) - The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recognizes children’s books of literary excellence that engage children in thinking about peace and social justice.
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- [Donate](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/get-involved/donate/) - Your donation to the Jane Addams Peace Association (a 501-c-3) is tax-deductible and helps us support authors, illustrators, parents, teachers, and librarians deepen understanding of peace and justice for children and their adults through reflection, dialogue, and social action. MAKE A DONATION NOW You can make a secure donation right now through Bloomerang. Because the
- [Get Involved](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/get-involved/)
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- [2026 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Ceremony Sponsorship](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-ceremony-sponsorship/) - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor ($5,000+)All Inclusion benefits, plus: Full-page advertisement in the eventprogram Special recognition from the podiumand a shout out on social media Inclusion Sponsor ($1,000)All Equity benefits, plus: Half-page advertisement in the event program A set of signed Jane Addams 2026Winner and Honor Books donated tothe school of your choice Equity Sponsor ($500)All
- [Selection Committee](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-award/selection-committee/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association seeks selection committee members with diverse perspectives and identities, all with knowledge of children’s literature.
- [PK-K Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/pk-k-reading-list/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded books aimed at grades PK
- [Grades 1-2 Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/grades-1-2-reading-list/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded books aimed at grades 1-2, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Latinx Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/latinx/) - Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park by María Dolores Águila and Magdalena Mora (Finalist, 2025) Warrior Girl by Carmen Tafolla (Finalist, 2024) The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya (Finalist, 2023) Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation by Edwidge Danticat, illustrated by Leslie Staub (Honor, 2016) Sylvia & Aki by Winifred Conkling (Winner, 2012) Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw
- [Announcement of 2026 Winning & Honor Titles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcement-of-2026-winning-honor-titles/) - Recipients of the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes 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. 2026 Winner in
- [Not Nothing](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/not-nothing/) - Not Nothing, written by Gayle Forman, and published by Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Gayle Forman’s Not Nothing is a poignant and thought-provoking middle-grade novel that skillfully explores the themes of compassion, rehabilitation, forgiveness, and humanity through the intertwined stories of two unlikely companions: Alex, a troubled twelve-year-old boy, and Josey, a
- [Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/small-shoes-great-strides-how-three-brave-girls-opened-doors-to-school-equality/) - Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality, written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by Alex Bostic and published by Carolrhoda, an imprint of Lerner Books. Small Shoes, Great Strides tells the story of Leona Tate, Tessie Prevost and Gail Etienne. Better known as the McDonogh Three, these girls were
- [Safiyyah’s War](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/safiyyahs-war/) - Safiyyah’s War,written by Hiba Noor Khan, and published by Allida, an imprint of HarperCollins. Safiyya’s War is a powerful blend of historical fiction and a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with the themes of peace, social justice, global community, and equity. As seen through the eyes of Safiyyah, a young Muslim Parisian girl living in
- [Black Star](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/black-star/) - Black Star, written by Kwame Alexander, published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers. Black Star is an emotionally rich and beautifully crafted middle-grade novel-in-verse that immerses readers in the life of Charley Cuffey, a gifted young baseball player growing up in the segregated South of 1920s Virginia. With its lyrical prose, vibrant characters, and
- [A Map for Falasteen](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-map-for-falasteen/) - A Map for Falasteen, written by Maysa Odeh, illustrated by Aliaa Betawi, and published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan. A Map for Falasteen describes a dilemma for Falasteen when her school class is tasked with finding their families' home countries on a map. Despite her determined search, Palestine is
- [They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/they-call-me-teach-lessons-in-freedom/) - They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James E. Ransome, and published by Candlewick Press. They Call Me Teach: Lessons In Freedom is a powerful and poignant story that explores the transformative power of education as an act of resistance. Ayoung enslaved man, affectionately called Teach, secretly learns to
- [The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-incredibly-human-henson-blayze/) - The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze, written by Derrick Barnes, and published by Viking Books, an imprint of Penguin. The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes is a powerful and compelling middle-grade novel that insists peace and justice begin with seeing one another fully and honoring each person’s dignity and humanity. Inspired by the author’s
- [How The Word Is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How It Shaped America](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/how-the-word-is-passed-remembering-slavery-and-how-it-shaped-america/) - How The Word Is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How It Shaped America, original work by Clint Smith, now adapted for young readers by Sonja Cherry-Paul, published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers. How the Word Is Passed explores how the United States both remembers and avoids the history of slavery, racism, and resistance. In
- [A Place for Us: A Story in Pictures](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-place-for-us-a-story-in-pictures/) - A Place for Us: A Story in Pictures, written and illustrated by James Ransome, and published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin. A Place for Us: A Story in Pictures is an amazing, wordless picturebook that invites readers to spend a one day journey with an unhoused mother and son. This story shows
- [A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-line-can-go-anywhere-the-brilliant-resilient-life-of-artist-ruth-asawa/) - A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa, written by Caroline McAlister, illustrated by Jamie Green and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan. A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa invites dialogue and reflection on how creative non-violent responses to prejudice
- [A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Robert Alvarez](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-sea-of-lemon-trees-the-corrido-of-robert-alvarez/) - A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Robert Alvarez, written by María Dolores Águila, and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan. Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident court case, this unforgettable novel in verse, set in 1931, tells a compelling story that parallels current
- [The History of We](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-history-of-we/) - The History of We, written and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith, and published by Kokila, an imprint of Penguin. The History of We is a powerful work that tells of humanity perched in the African cradle. This story takes us on the journey of a lifetime and of a people: interconnected by the truths that make
- [Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/runaway-the-daring-escape-of-ona-judge/) - Runaway is the poetic biography of Ona Judge, a biracial slave separated from her mother to toil in the Philadelphia household of George and Martha Washington.
- [Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/strong-as-fire-fierce-as-flame/) - Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame is a compelling historical fiction novel sharing 13-year-old Meera’s journey in 1857 India.
- [Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/unspeakable-the-tulsa-race-massacre/) - Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre brings to life tragic events that transpired over a century ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- [Rez Dogs](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/rez-dogs/) - Rez Dogs is set during the coronavirus pandemic on the Wabanaki reservation about a girl named Malian, her grandparents, and a dog that becomes her best friend.
- [How to Find What You’re Not Looking For](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/how-to-find-what-youre-not-looking-for/) - How to Find What You’re Not Looking For, written by Veera Hiranandani, and published by Kokila, is the Winner in the Books for Older Children category.
- [Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/shirley-chisholm-dared-the-story-of-the-first-black-woman-in-congress/) - Shirley Chisholm Dared, written by Alicia D. Williams, illustrated by April Harrison, is the Winner in the Books for Younger Children category.
- [AAPI Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/aapi/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "AAPI" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people of Asian descent living anywhere in the world."
- [Chapter Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/chapter-books/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded chapter books, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [African/African American Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/african/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "African/African American" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people of African descent living anywhere in the world."
- [Gender Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/gender-reading-list/) - Maeve Mulvaney Has Had Enough by Kelly Mangan (Finalist, 2026) Black Star by Kwame Alexander (Honor, 2025) To Boldly Go by Angela Dalton, illustrated by Lauren Semmer (Finalist, 2024) Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas by Jeanne Walker Harvey and Loveis Wise (Finalist, 2023) Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd, illustrated by Christian Robinson (Finalist, 2022)
- [Realistic Fiction](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/realistic-fiction/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded realistic fiction books, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Grades 7-8 Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/grades-7-8-reading-list/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded books aimed at grades 7-8, sorted by Teaching Books. The Strongest Heart by Saadia Faruqi (Finalist, 2026) Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna Lapera (Finalist, 2025) Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan (Honor, 2025) Warrior Girl by Carmen Tafolla (Finalist, 2024) Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell (Honor, 2024) Hands by Torrey Maldonado (Finalist,
- [Grades 5-6 Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/grades-5-6-reading-list/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded books aimed at grades 5-6, sorted by Teaching Books. A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila (Winner, 2026) Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna Lapera (Finalist, 2025) Save Our Forest! by Nora Dåsnes (Finalist, 2025) Warrior Girl by Carmen Tafolla (Finalist, 2024) Mascot by Charles
- [Picture Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/picture-books/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded picture books, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Grades 3-4 Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/grades-3-4-reading-list/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded books aimed at grades 3-4, sorted by Teaching Books. We Miss You, George Floyd by Shannon Gibney and Leeya Rose Jackson (Finalist, 2026) A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila (Winner, 2026) A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa by Caroline
- [LGBTQIA+ Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/lgbtqia-reading-list/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "LGBTQIA+" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, questioning, intersex, nonbinary, demisexual, and/or asexual."
- [All Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/) - A helpful list of all books that have been awarded the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.
- [Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winners and Honorees](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcing-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-winners-and-honorees/) - Recipients of the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards are announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes 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.
- [Award Announcement Calendar & Book Submission](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-award/finalists-award-announcement-calendar/) - This is the announcement calendar for the 10 to 12 finalists in each of the categories. They are announced one month prior to the winning and honor titles.
- [Booklists](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/) - Booklists Sorted by cultural experience, courtesy of TeachingBooks
- [Michelle Belmont](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/michelle-belmont-2/) - Michelle Belmont is a lifelong enthusiast of book collecting and indie bookstores. Michelle was the previous webmistress for the Jane Addams Peace Association.
- [Biographies](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/biography/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded biographies, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Muslim Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/muslim-reading-list/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "Muslim" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people of Muslim heritage or faith."
- [Disability Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/disability/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "Disability" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people with disabilities, including physical or cognitive disabilities, chronic illnesses, neurodivergence, or some combination therein that creates long-term challenges to participating equitably in current mainstream society."
- [Poetry](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/poetry/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded poetry books, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Historical Fiction](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/historical-fiction/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded historical fiction books, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Graphic Novels](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/graphic-novel/) - A list of Jane Addams awarded graphic novels, sorted by Teaching Books.
- [Jewish Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/jewish-reading-list/) - Not Nothing by Gayle Forman (Winner, 2025) Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Amy June Bates (Finalist, 2024) Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Claire A. Nivola (Winner, 2011) Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco (Honor, 1993) Never
- [American Indian/Native American Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/american-indian/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "American Indian" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people who are American Indian, Native American, Inuit, Métis, First Nations, Alaska Native, and/or part of nations commonly acknowledged as Indigenous or Aboriginal to the Americas and/or territory within the current United States borders."
- [Middle Eastern Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/middle-eastern-reading-list/) - TeachingBooks defines their category of "Middle Eastern" as: "Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of the peoples originating in the Arabian peninsula, the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, and/or the countries of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Libya living anywhere in the world."
- [Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists in the Picture Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcing-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-finalists-in-the-picture-book-category/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 13 finalist titles under consideration for the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Picture Book category. Please find them listed at the conclusion of this release.
- [Announcing the 2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalists in the Chapter Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcing-the-2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-finalists-in-the-chapter-book-category/) - New York, N.Y.--(January 7, 2026)--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.
- [Board of Directors](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Meet the Jane Addams Children's Book Award board of directors.
- [Sarah Aronson](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/sarah-aronson/) - Award winning author Sarah Aronson began writing for kids and teens when someone in an exercise class dared her to put her stories on paper. A former physical therapist, religious school director, bookseller, and exercise instructor, Sarah already knew the power of a great story.
- [Diana Whitney](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/diana-whitney/) - Diana Whitney is a strategic fundraising leader with experience spanning higher education, nonprofit, and government sectors. She currently serves as Associate Director of Annual Giving at Virginia Tech, where she directs large-scale direct marketing and donor engagement efforts to advance alumni participation and fundraising goals.
- [Jenel Giles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/jenel-giles/) - Jenel Giles is a progressive, early childhood educator committed to diversity, equity and inclusion work.
- [All Banned or Challenged Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-banned-or-challenged-books/) - Jane Addams awarded books that have been banned or challenged in some school districts. A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child's Search for Home by Maysa Odeh and Aliaa Betawi (Honor, 2025) Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, Sonja Cherry-Paul, and Rachelle Baker (Finalist, 2022) The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López (Winner, 2019) Turning
- [Banned or Challenged Picture Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/banned-or-challenged-picture-books/) - Jane Addams awarded picture books that have been banned or challenged in some school districts.
- [Fight Against Book Bans](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/fight-against-book-bans/) - We stand with organizations advocating for the right for writers to express themselves freely, and with those fighting against book bans.
- [Jeffrey Merino, EdD](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/jeffrey-merino-mls/) - Jeffrey Merino is an educator at St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, TX where he teaches computer science and media studies for lower and middle school.
- [Jenice Mateo-Toledo, Ed.D.](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/jenice-mateo-toledo-ed-d/) - Jenice Mateo-Toledo is presently the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for the Hastings-on-Hudson School District located in Westchester County, NY.
- [Sherille Raymond](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/sherille-raymond-2/) - Sherille Raymond left a long career at Chase Bank to help her family-owned business focusing on importing, exporting, and manufacturing Caribbean products.
- [Crystal Frommert](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/crystal-frommert/) - Crystal Frommert, M.Ed. (she/her) teaches middle and upper school mathematics and has more than twenty years of experience in independent and international schools. She is the author of When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A Teacher’s Guide to Communicating With Parents and a frequent contributor to Edutopia. Crystal lives in New York City with her family.
- [Book Seals](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/book-award/book-seals/) - Winner Book Seals Honor Book Seals Seals available: Librarians and teachers: inquire for special rate Publishers: $0.50 per seal (this includes shipping locally) To order and for more information: info@janeaddamspeace.org
- [Announcement of 2025 Winning & Honor Titles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcement-of-2025-winning-honor-titles/) - Recipients of the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes 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. 2025 Winner in
- [Immigrant/Refugee Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/immigrant-refugee-reading-list/) - Amil and the After by Veera Hiranandani (Finalist, 2025) Top Story by Kelly Yang (Finalist, 2024) The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art by Cynthia Y. Levinson, illustrated by Evan Turk (Finalist, 2022) The Day War Came by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb (Honor, 2019) Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại (Honor, 2012)
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2025 Finalists - Chapter Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2025-finalists-chapter-book-category/) - New York, N.Y.--(January 9, 2025)--The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 12 finalist titles under consideration for the 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Chapter Book category. Please find them listed at the conclusion of this release. The Jane Addams Peace Association will announce winning and honor books from among these finalists
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2025 Finalists - Picture Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2025-finalists-picture-book-category/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce the 2024 finalists under consideration for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2024 Finalists - Picture Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2024-finalists-picture-book-category/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce the 2024 finalists under consideration for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
- [Jane Addams and the White Supremacy of Her Time](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-and-the-white-supremacy-of-her-time/) - Jane Addams was committed to a vision of racial equality and worked throughout her life to see that equality achieved. However, her activism had blindspots.
- [Vennette Jones](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/vennette-jones/) - Vennette Jones is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in human resources management.
- [Links & Resources](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/social-justice-learning/links-resources/) - Deepen your understanding of peace with these social justice learning resources.
- [History](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/history/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association perpetuates the history of activist Jane Addams, her love for children, and her devotion to world peace and freedom.
- [Staff](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/staff/) - Our executive director is Angela Medina, who has dedicated 20 plus years in the nonprofit field.
- [Mission, Values, Vision](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/mission-values-vision/) - Mission, Values, Vision: We envision a future where people actively work to dismantle injustices and build a more peaceful, equitable world.
- [Jane Addams and Social Justice](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/jane-addams-and-social-justice/) - Jane Addams was an activist. She struck at the roots of social injustice through thoughtful action during the late nineteenth century.
- [Social Justice Learn & Do Reading Guides](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/social-justice-learning/social-justice-learn-and-do-reading-guides/) - The Learn and Do Reading Guide is intended to help teachers, librarians, and readers facilitate important dialogue for action among young people.
- [Banned or Challenged Chapter Books](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/banned-or-challenged-chapter-books/) - Jane Addams awarded chapter books that have been banned or challenged in some school districts.
- [Haitian Reading List](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/booklists/haitian-reading-list/) - Freedom Soup by Tami Charles, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara (Finalist, 2020) Selavi, That Is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope by Youme Landowne (Winner, 2005) Taste of Salt by Frances Temple (Winner, 1993)
- [Ross Stanton Jordan](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/ross-stanton-jordan/) - Ross Stanton Jordan is a curator interested in the confluence of politics, history, and visual culture.
- [Tatesha Clark](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/tatesha-clark-2/) - Tatesha Clark is a Brooklyn native with Caribbean roots with more than two decades of experience inside New York City schools.
- [Josie Bustos-Pelayo](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/josie-bustos-pelayo-2/) - Josie Bustos-Pelayo has been an educator for 26 years. She is currently an Instructional Coach in English Language Development for Hanford Elementary School.
- [Isadora Carreras](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/isadora-carreras/) - As Development Director at Mundo Verde Bilingual School in Washington DC, Isadora Carreras has helped the school grow from serving 200 students to serving over 1,000 students.
- [Patricia Wong](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/patricia-wong/) - Patricia Wong is a Librarian for Santa Clara City Library. She has worked throughout California, in Santa Monica, Yolo County, Stockton, Oakland and Berkeley.
- [Lucia M. Gonzalez](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/about/board-of-directors/lucia-m-gonzalez/) - Lucia M. Gonzalez Board Member Hialeah, Florida She/her/hers lgonzalez@janeaddamspeace.org Lucia M. Gonzalez is an award-winning author, storyteller, and librarian born in Caimito del Guayabal, Habana, Cuba. Inspired by the stories she heard while growing up in Cuba, Lucia turned those early experiences into a profession, becoming a librarian specializing in service to young readers. She is
- [Announcement of 2023 Winning & Honor Titles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcement-of-2023-winning-honor-titles/) - Recipients of the 2023 winning and honor titles of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association.
- [Announcement of 2022 Winning & Honor Titles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcement-of-2022-winning-honor-titles/) - Recipients of the 2022 winning and honor titles of theJane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced by the Jane Addams Peace Association.
- [2020 Finalists for Younger Children](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/2020-finalist-for-younger-children/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is proud to announce the 2020 finalists for younger children
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2020 Finalists](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2020-finalists/) - The Jane Addams Children's Book Award is proud to announce the 2020 finalists under consideration for the award.
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2022 Finalists](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2022-finalists/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce the 2022 finalists under consideration for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
- [Social Justice Learn and Do](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/social-justice-learning/social-justice-learn-and-do/) - Arising from the words and work of our Jane Addams Children’s Book Award authors and illustrators, each inquiry and social action learning activity here can be completed online with no need for outside resources aside from pencil, paper, and occasionally art supplies.
- [Land of the Cranes](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/land-of-the-cranes/) - Land of the Cranes is the story in verse of Betita, a small girl and her mother detained at the Mexican border after an attempt to visit her father who has been recently deported.
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- [A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-song-for-the-unsung-bayard-rustin-the-man-behind-the-1963-march-on-washington/) - A Song for the Unsung, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders, illustrated by Byron McCray, introduces Bayard Rustin, who made the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom possible.
- [A Wish in the Dark](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/a-wish-in-the-dark/) - A Wish in the Dark is set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world in which Pong and Somkit, nine-year-old boys, must live in Namwon prison until the age of thirteen.
- [The Day War Came](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-day-war-came/) - The Day War Came​ begins in a most ordinary way with a family sharing breakfast before school, but their ordinary routines are interrupted when the war comes.
- [Ocean Speaks: How Marie Tharp Revealed The Ocean’s Biggest Secret](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/ocean-speaks-how-marie-tharp-revealed-the-oceans-biggest-secret/) - Ocean Speaks: How Marie Tharp Revealed The Ocean’s Biggest Secret is a biography of Marie Tharp whose curiosity about the natural world led her to oceanography.
- [We Are Water Protectors](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/we-are-water-protectors/) - We Are Water Protectors empowers the reader to stand up for environmental justice and one of the most important elements for our survival – water.
- [The Day You Begin](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-day-you-begin/) - The Day You Begin, written by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López,, is the Winner in the Books for Younger Children category.
- [Julián is a Mermaid​](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/julian-is-a-mermaid​/) - Julián is a Mermaid​, written and illustrated by Jessica Love​, and published by Candlewick, is an Honor Book in the Books for Younger Children Category.
- [We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/we-rise-we-resist-we-raise-our-voices/) - We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, e​dited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson, is an Honor Book in the Books for Older Children Category.
- [Black Is a Rainbow Color](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/black-is-a-rainbow-color/) - Black Is a Rainbow Color, written by Angela Joy, illustrated by Ekua Holmes, and published by Roaring Brook Press, is an Honor Book in the Books for Younger Children Category. Black Is a Rainbow Color is a powerful anthem that celebrates all things Black, the colorful and the cultural. The story takes us on a journey with a
- [The Night Diary](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-night-diary/) - The Night Diary​, ​by Veera Hiranandani, and published by Kokila, is an Honor Book in the Books for Older Children Category.
- [Ghost Boys](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/ghost-boys-2/) - Ghost Boys, written by Jewell Parker Rhodes and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, is the Winner in the Books for Older Children category.
- [Mascot](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/mascot/) - Mascot, written by Charles Waters and Traci Sorrell, is told from the perspectives of six eighth-graders and their English teacher at a suburban schoo.
- [Finish the Fight](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/finish-the-fight/) - Finish the Fight, written by Veronica Chambers and The New York Times,is an Honor Book in the Books for Older Children Category.
- [Yonder](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/yonder/) - Yonder, written by Ali Standish, is a historical fiction title that captures the sentiments of North Carolina during WWII–an era of suspicion and racism.
- [Swim Team](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/swim-team/) - Swim Team, written and illustrated by Johnny Christmas, is a graphic novel that shares Bree’s story as she transitions from New York to a new life in Florida in a school that centers around swimming.
- [That Flag](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/that-flag/) - That Flag, written by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith, and published by HarperCollins.
- [Undercover Latina](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/undercover-latina/) - Undercover Latina, written by Aya De León, is a fast-paced middle-grade novel narrated and centered on 14-year-old Andréa Hernández-Baldoquín, who has been introduced to the spy world by her parents.
- [Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/ida-b-wells-voice-of-truth/) - Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth, written by Michelle Duster, illustrated by Laura Freeman, demonstrates Wells’s fight for justice over nearly 50 years.
- [Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/sanctuary-kip-tiernan-and-rosies-place/) - Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women, written by Christine McDonell, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov.
- [The Artivist](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-artivist/) - The Artivist, written and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith, features a young artist who discovers how to use his art to bring awareness to social issues.
- [Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/choosing-brave/) - Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement, written by Angela Joy is the picture book winner.
- [World Made of Glass](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/world-made-of-glass/) - World Made of Glass, written by Ami Polonsky, and published by Little, Brown and Company.
- [The Lost Year](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/all-books/the-lost-year/) - The Lost Year, written by Katherine Marsh, and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan, is the winner in the Chapter Book category.
- [Social Justice Learning](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/social-justice-learning/) - Jane Addams Children’s Books were selected to elicit social justice engagement among the children who read them or hear them read aloud.
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award 2024 Finalists - Chapter Book Category](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-2024-finalists-chapter-book-category/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association is delighted to announce 2024 finalists under consideration for the 2024 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
- [Announcement of 2024 Winning & Honor Titles](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/announcement-of-2024-winning-honor-titles/) - Recipients of the 2024 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards were announced today by the Jane Addams Peace Association. Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes 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. A Song for
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- [2026 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/event/2026-jane-addams-childrens-book-award-ceremony/) - The Jane Addams Peace Association Children’s Book Awards will be presented to the winning and honored authors and illustrators on June 26th at 5:30pm at the Hull House Museum, preceded by a Hull House Tour at 4:30pm in Chicago. For details about the award event, and securing winner and honor book seals, please contact the
- [Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony](https://janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/event/jane-addams-childrens-book-award-ceremony/) - The 2025 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards ceremony will be held on April 24, 2025, at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Library Location, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at 5:30pm EST. For details about the award event, and securing winner and honor book seals, please contact the Jane Addams Peace Association at info@janeaddamspeace.org.

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