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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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The Jane Addams Children’s 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 […]
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Lets Celebrate Women’s 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 […]
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The Jane Addams Peace Association Celebrates 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 […]
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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 […]
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‘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 […]
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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 […]
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