Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 1997

The 1997 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Wilma Unlimited won the 1997 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1997 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner · Younger
Wilma Unlimited
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$1139
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

Wilma Unlimited

By Kathleen Krull, David Diaz (Illustrator)

A runner defies polio to win Olympic gold.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1997)
44 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,251 ratings
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Summary: Wilma Rudolph, once paralyzed by polio, defies all odds to become a trailblazing Olympic champion. Her journey from a determined child to a record-breaking athlete raises the question: How far can sheer willpower take you?
1997 Honor Books
Behind the Bedroom Wall
Sale price
$760
Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 1996

Behind the Bedroom Wall

By Laura E. Williams

A young girl discovers her parents' secret, challenging her beliefs in Nazi Germany.

Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (1997)
184 pages· 29,506 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,301 ratings
$8.00Save 5%
Summary: In 1942 Germany, thirteen-year-old Korinna is a devoted member of the Nazi youth. Her world shatters when she finds her parents hiding Jewish refugees behind her bedroom wall. As she befriends the hidden family, Korinna's beliefs are tested. When the Gestapo is tipped off, she faces a life-altering choice: uphold her indoctrinated loyalty or embrace newfound truths. Will she risk everything to protect those she once feared? This gripping tale explores the power of courage and the struggle for understanding in a world torn by hate.
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