Jane Addams Peace #JaneAddamsPeaceBooks Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Jane Addams Peace #JaneAddamsPeaceBooks on XThe Jane Addams Peace Association's Children's Book Award honors outstanding children's books promoting peace & justice. LINKTREE: https://t.co/7MfTKUALa5

Midnight Without a Moon
Linda Williams JacksonMidnight Without a Moon by Linda Williams Jackson follows Rose, an African-American girl, who dreams of life beyond the Mississippi cotton fields during the summer of 1955. Her world is rocked when a young boy named Emmett Till is killed for allegedly whistling at a white woman. https://t.co/BVCHyKgHJv
Paperback, 2017
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Last Beekeeper
Pablo CartayaThe Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya is a finalists for the 2023 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award for Older Children. Facing a world dually altered by climate change and those who profit from it, Yolanda Cicerón will have to fight to save the last known beehive from extinction. https://t.co/XbeKJkFdML
Paperback, 2023
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World
Cheryl Willis Hudson"Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World" by Cheryl Willis Hudson, is an illustrated biography compilation that captures the iconic moments of 50 Black women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. https://t.co/keIiEHDTmW
Paperback, 2023
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
Sherri WinstonLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution by Sherri Winston is a finalist for the 2023 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award for Older Children. This story is about a young Black girl, Lotus, who summons the courage to fight against a discriminatory dress code and stand up for herself. https://t.co/61iUOC6ezw
Paperback, 2024
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)
Ann Clare LezotteDeaf History Month begins March 13. Absolutely do not wait until then to read “Show Me a Sign” @annclezotte Learn why Deaf History Month starts mid month & see books selected by @nypl to observe #Deafhistorymonth What books would you add to this list? More resources to come! https://t.co/oPFMVcXJGK
Paperback, 2021
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Angela JoyBlack is A Rainbow Color by Angela Joy and illustrated by Ekua Holmes is a story about a child who reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy. https://t.co/uUFTE2DzOx
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
Michael LealiThe Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali (@michaelleali) is a finalist for the 2023 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Older Children's category. This heartfelt debut novel is about a boy’s attempt to find himself and others like him in the history he loves. https://t.co/d8RS1gn1VJ
Paperback, 2023
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Until Someone Listens: A Story about Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission
Estela Juarez"Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission", an autobiographical story by Estela Juarez with Lissette Norman and illustrated by Teresa Martínez is a finalist for the 2023 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award for Younger Children. https://t.co/SL5PfrThB3
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote
Veronica ChambersRSVP for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards Ceremony where “Finish the Fight” @vvchambers and 5 other books will be honored. Receive a link to the live ceremony via zoom & a follow up link to the recorded event. Hosted by @MazzaMuseum RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3rU0nNn
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Yonder
Ali StandishYonder by Ali Standish is our final finalist for the 2023 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award for Older Children. This is a captivating historical fiction novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. https://t.co/soYzuuHybN
Paperback, 2023
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book