Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 2019

The 2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

The Day You Begin and Ghost Boys won the 2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Browse them alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner · Younger
The Day You Begin
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

The Day You Begin

By Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael López (Illustrator)

A young immigrant shares their experiences and finds common ground with their classmates.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2019)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2019)
32 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 12,520 ratings
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Summary: Step into a world where feeling different is the norm. This story follows a young soul navigating spaces where no one seems quite like them. With courage, they learn to share their unique story, finding unexpected connections. Will they find acceptance and friendship in the most unlikely places? Dive into a journey of bravery and self-discovery, where reaching out can lead to heartwarming surprises.
2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner · Older
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Ghost Boys

A boy's ghost seeks justice and understanding after a tragic police shooting.

214 pages· 20,182 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 34,128 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Jerome is killed by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a threat. As a ghost, he witnesses his family's grief and meets Emmett Till, another victim of racial violence. Together, they explore the roots of historical racism. Jerome also encounters Sarah, the officer's daughter, who struggles with her father's actions. This poignant tale weaves history and modern-day challenges, as Jerome learns about American blackness and the power of the living to create change.
2019 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Night Diary

A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.

304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,208 ratings
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Summary: In 1947, as India splits into two nations, twelve-year-old Nisha, half-Hindu and half-Muslim, becomes a refugee. Her family flees their home in Pakistan, embarking on a perilous journey to find safety. Through letters to her deceased mother, Nisha grapples with her fractured identity and the chaos around her. Can she find a place to belong in a world torn apart? The Night Diary is a poignant tale of resilience and the search for home in a divided land.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Julián Is a Mermaid

A young boy named Julian discovers his abuela's secret.

80 pages· 86 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,791 ratings
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Summary: Julián's subway ride with his abuela turns magical when he sees women dressed as mermaids. Inspired, he creates his own mermaid costume at home. But will his abuela accept his imaginative transformation? Dive into Julián's world of wonder and self-expression, where the stakes are not just about creativity, but about embracing one's true self. This heartwarming tale celebrates individuality and the courage to be oneself.
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

The Day War Came

By Nicola Davies, Rebecca Cobb (Illustrator)

A child's world shatters as war arrives, leaving her to seek hope in a foreign land.

32 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,237 ratings
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Summary: A young girl’s life is upended when war devastates her town, forcing her on a perilous journey alone. Stripped of everything familiar, she faces a world that offers no welcome. Yet, amidst the despair, a simple act of kindness from another child offers a glimmer of hope. Will this small gesture be enough to rebuild her shattered world? Experience her poignant journey through evocative language and illustrations that capture the resilience of the human spirit.
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