Have a wonderful summer!
When the new school year begins in the fall join us to make reading and writing fun for your students through EJK Bookmaking.
Applications Postponed Until May 2023
Virtual and In-Person learning tools support teachers and librarians.
• Book Discussion Guides develop active and critical reading skills
• Mock EJK Award lesson plans promote interactive engagement
• Read Aloud Guide for all age groups
Keats in your classroom
• Keats Author Study, Lesson Plans, Ezra's Bio for kids
- How to adapt the program for children of all ages
- Virtual and In-Person lesson plans
- Sample criteria and a sample voting process
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.
EJK Award
Explore the EJK Award and Honor book lists and discover outstanding children’s books by today’s most exciting authors and illustrators.
Bookmaking Competition for public schools (grades 3–12)
Mini-Grant Applications Postponed Until May
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.
