
Ezra Jack Keats Award 35th Anniversary
Spring 2021 is full of events and activities for librarians, teachers, caregivers and more. Meet this year’s Winners and Honorees at our EJK Award Ceremony, attend a Silent Auction featuring nearly 30 artists illustrations, and celebrate the premiere of our Documentary Film on the Evolution of Diversity in Kidlit.

Bookmaking Competition for public schools (grades 3–12)
Mini-Grants for public schools & libraries (grades pre-K–12)

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.
