The Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards are in their 67th year. The award ” 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.” The award is given to books in two categories: Younger Children and Older Children. There are also two honor books this year for each age group. Here are the winners and honor books:
YOUNGER CHILDREN WINNER
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López
OLDER CHILDREN WINNER
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
YOUNGER CHILDREN HONOR BOOKS
The Day the War Came by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
OLDER CHILDREN HONOR BOOKS
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson
