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Books commended by the award address themes or topics that engage children in thinking about peace, justice, world community andor equality of the sexes and all races. Jane addams childrens book award childrens and young. Speakers include chair of jacba, marianne baker, and the winning authors and illustrators. The jane addams childrens book award annually recognizes childrens books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking. The jane addams childrens book awards are given annually to the childrens books published the preceding year that effectively promote the cause of peac. The jane addams children s book award is given annually to a children s book published the preceding year that advances the causes of peace and social equality. Jane addams childrens book awards the seattle public. Check the winners of jane addams chldren s book awards for book for older children presented under jane addams children s book awards since 1993. The award continues to garner attention from the literary world as an esteemed award, bringing recognition to authors, but more importantly, providing the. Jan 01, 2008 the jane addams peace association japa.
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