Jane Addams Book Awards
Promoting Social Justice, Equality, and Peace
History of the Awards
Given out annually since 1953 to children's books by the Jane Addams Peace Association and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
Award Criteria
Promotes the cause of peace, social justice, equality, and world community
Fiction, poetry or nonfiction of any length
Suitable for ages two through twelve
Well-written and well-illustrated, though illustrations are not required
Published in the United States