Our concise, updated Tutorials provide the support you need to bring Bookmaking into your classroom!
Deadline: January 24, 2023
Applications Postponed Until Spring 2024
Virtual and In-Person learning tools
• Book Discussion Guides use EJK Award books for pizzazz
• Mock EJK Award promotes engaged reading
• Read Aloud Guide new tips for old pros
• Keats Author Study tools to inspire kids with EJK classics
• 30 minute Documentary
• Compelling History of Diversity in Children’s Literature
• In-depth Discussion Guide for a Classroom or Group
Since 1986, the EJK has honored the most diverse collection of children’s books, and children’s book authors and illustrators, of all American children’s book awards.
Your students are the judges and using actual EJK Award protocol based criteria, they pick their own Mock EJK Award winning books!!
What We Do
EJK Bookmaking Competition for public schools (grades 3–12)
About Ezra
Ezra Jack Keats changed children’s literature with the success of his groundbreaking book, The Snowy Day, in 1962. He believed all children should be able to see themselves in books they love.
The Snowy Day
Read the book, play the game, listen to the beat-box read-aloud. Plus, find activities, lesson plans and videos.
