Books That Promote Peace and Understanding

Monday May 4, 2009

Cover Art – Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

If you are looking for children's books that promote peace and understanding, take a look at the children’s books honored annually by the Jane Addams Peace Association (JAPA) through its Jane Addams Children's Book Awards. The 2009 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards list of winners was recently announced. Are there children's books that promote peace, social justice and equality that you'd recommend? If so, click on "Comments" below and share your recommendations.

(Cover art courtesy of Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux)