Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 2000

The 2000 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Through My Eyes won the 2000 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

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Through My Eyes
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Through My Eyes

By Ruby Bridges

A six-year-old girl becomes the first African American student to integrate a white school in New Orleans in 1960.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2000)Orbis Pictus Award (2000)
64 pages· 9,935 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,221 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Summary: In 1960 New Orleans, six-year-old Ruby Bridges bravely steps into a world of hostility as she becomes the first black student to integrate her school. Surrounded by federal marshals, Ruby's journey through the jeering crowd marks a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. What challenges will she face, and how will her courage inspire a nation? Discover the story of a young girl who became an icon of change, standing firm against the tide of segregation.
2000 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8

When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry...

A young girl's temper tantrum leads her on a journey of self-discovery.

40 pages· 170 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,747 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1999

The Birchbark House

A young Ojibwa girl navigates life on Lake Superior in 1847.

244 pages· 43,946 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,373 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: In 1847, young Omakayas lives on an island in Lake Superior, experiencing the world from an Ojibwa perspective. As she navigates daily life, her story offers a unique view of Native American life, challenging the typical narratives of the time. What challenges will she face, and how will her heritage shape her journey? Discover a tale of resilience and identity, set against the backdrop of a changing world.
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A Band of Angels

A singing group fights to save their college with the power of spirituals.

40 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: Ella Sheppard, born into slavery, becomes a beacon of hope as she joins the Jubilee Singers. With only six dollars, she arrives at Fisk School, determined to keep it open. As the group's pianist, Ella helps introduce spirituals to the world, raising funds to save the school and build Jubilee Hall. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the enduring power of music. Will their voices be enough to secure a future for Fisk and inspire generations to come?
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