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 […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association Wishes You A 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 […]
‘Tis The Season for Giving Back to Your 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Reading and Book Sets
Check out some fabulous resources for June and beyond Click here for link to Stonewall Book Award book lists! Where are you getting your books? Support Local Bookstores While Shopping Online125 Black-Owned Bookstores Find Independent Booksellers Near You Follow us on social media for more resources and book suggestions. We are most active on Instagram and […]
Bringing Books and Authors to Classrooms
Check out some fabulous resources and events for May and beyond Thanks to the Long Beach Council PTA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for the May reminders. Find them on instagram @lbcptadeic to see more. Follow Liz Sohyeon Kleinrock on instagram @teachandtransform. Compensate and support her on Patreon and find more of her […]
Connecting the World and Young People with Books
Check out some fabulous resources and events for April and beyond RSVP and receive the zoom link by clicking here! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We are most active on Instagram and Twitter. Jane Addams Peace Association on Instagram Jane Addams Peace Association on Twitter […]
Women’s History Month
Find information and resources about International Women’s Day here. Women in History Women in history: Barbara Jordon Women’s history month and every month is the time to celebrate and spotlight African American women who changed the world. Meet 50+ of them in “Brave.Black. First” by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by Erin K. Robinson Women […]