Jane Addams Children's Book Awards
Jane Addams Peace Association
About the award:
(1860-1935)
- First American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize (1931)
- A social worker
- Founded the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (1919)
- Hull House in Chicago (helped immigrants)
- Helped eliminate children industrial workers
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel
This is a great book to teach students about a sad time in American history when children were allowed to work, and forced to work in such horrible conditions for barely any pay. This would be a read aloud for K-2, and it is written in an easy to understand way that is attainable for even Kindergarten students.
Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter
This book is also based on a true story. It would be a great read aloud for K-2. This book can teach children about different countries and how some children aren't allowed to come to school like they are. It helps children to see how important learning is and ties in a lot of great cultural knowledge.
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
This is an important read aloud for K-3. It discusses themes of bullying and how you should be kind to everyone. It could be partnered with something where you have secret buddies that are drawn and you have to show this classmate little kindnesses. This book introduces a lot of very important topics for children.
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights by Jim Haskins
This book is a read aloud for K-2. It is great to talk about segregation and civil rights, which are important for children to learn about.
Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Claire Nivola
This is a powerful read aloud for K-3. The illustrations are beautiful and the story helps show the importance of taking care of the environment. It can also show students to not be afraid to stand up and help solve problems.
Sources:
http://www.janeaddamspeace.org/jacba/2006ceremony.shtml
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1931/addams-facts.html
http://www.amazon.com/Brave-Girl-Shirtwaist-Makers-Strike/dp/0061804428
http://www.wwlawfoundation.org/?slide=86
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/w-w-law-1923-2002
http://www.economicpopulist.org/content/clara-lemlich-and-uprising-20000