The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award is given annually and “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.” Selected from 26 finalists, here are the winners and the honor books for 2021:

WINNER OLDER CHILDREN

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

WINNER YOUNGER CHILDREN

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade

HONOR BOOKS

Black Is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy, illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote by Veronica Chambers and the Staff of the New York Times

Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar

Ocean Speaks: How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean’s Biggest Secret by Jess Keating, illustrated by Katie Hickey