Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 1995

The 1995 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Kids at Work won the 1995 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1995 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner · Older
Kids at Work
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1994

Kids at Work

By Russell Freedman

A photographer's lens exposes child labor horrors, sparking change.

Golden Kite Award (1995)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1995)Orbis Pictus Honor (1995)
112 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 573 ratings
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Summary: Lewis Hine, a pioneering photographer, captures haunting images of child labor in early 1900s America. His powerful photographs ignite a movement, challenging the nation to confront and reform its labor laws. How did one man's vision alter the course of history? Discover the story behind the images that changed a nation.
1995 Honor Books
I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1994

I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This

By Jacqueline Woodson

A secret binds two girls, but revealing it could change everything.

Coretta Scott King Honor (1995)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (1995)
160 pages· 20,121 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,427 ratings
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Summary: In Chauncey, Ohio, Marie, a confident leader, meets Lena, a new girl with a haunting secret. Both motherless, they form an unlikely bond. Lena's secret threatens her safety and that of her sister. Marie faces a dilemma: protect Lena by keeping silent or risk everything by speaking out. As their friendship deepens, the stakes rise, forcing Marie to confront the true meaning of loyalty and courage. Can she save Lena without losing herself?
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