Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 2015

The 2015 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Separate Is Never Equal won the 2015 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2015 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner · Younger
Separate Is Never Equal
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Separate Is Never Equal

By Duncan Tonatiuh

A family challenges school segregation, changing history.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2015)Americas Award (2015)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2015)Orbis Pictus Honor (2015)
40 pages· 2,337 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 6,480 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1946 California, young Sylvia Mendez faces rejection from a 'Whites only' school despite being an American citizen. Her family's fight against this injustice sparks a pivotal legal battle, Mendez v. Westminster, that ends school segregation in California, paving the way for future civil rights victories. Will their courage inspire change across the nation?
2015 Honor Books
The Whispering Town
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 8–9 · 2014

The Whispering Town

By Jennifer Elvgren, Fabio Santomauro (Illustrator)

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, a family risks everything to help Jewish neighbors escape to Sweden.

Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2015)Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2015)
32 pages· 842 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 1,026 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In 1943 Denmark, young Anett and her family hide a Jewish mother and son from Nazi soldiers. As suspicions rise, Anett must devise a daring plan to guide them to safety under a moonless sky. Will her ingenuity outsmart the ever-watchful eyes of the occupiers? This gripping tale of courage and hope is based on true events.
Shooting at the Stars
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Shooting at the Stars

By John Hendrix (Illustrator)

A Christmas Eve truce halts war, uniting enemies in unexpected peace.

Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2015)
40 pages· 2,079 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 1,051 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: On the front lines of World War I, a young British soldier writes home about an extraordinary Christmas Eve. Amidst fierce battles, Allied and German soldiers lay down arms to celebrate together, sharing carols and gifts. As the holiday ends, they return to their trenches, awaiting the war's grim resumption. This poignant tale captures a fleeting moment of humanity amidst conflict, leaving readers to ponder the power of peace in the darkest times.
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