Celebrate the Jane Addams Peace Association and Children’s Book Awards with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
On April 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM (CST), the Jane Addams Peace Association will be joining Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM) to broadcast a virtual program around the country to celebrate the Children’s Book Awardees and encourage introspection, communication, and actions on the urgent issues of our time.
The ceremony will be presented via Zoom Webinar and include award presentations, addresses from award recipients, and a live question-and-answer session during the last 15 minutes. Webinar registrants will receive a link to the recorded session following the event. Registration is available via the Peace Association website.
Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards 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”, in order to inspire every generation in the spirit of Jane Addams.