EJK Award and Honor books will expand your multicultural library

The EJK Award celebrates new authors and illustrators who create books that, in the spirit of Keats, reflect  our diverse population, the universal experience of childhood and the importance of family and community.

Created in 1986, the EJK Award extends the legacy of Ezra Jack Keats, the author and illustrator of The Snowy Day, and over 20 beloved books that helped break  the color barrier in mainstream children's book publishing.

Learn more about the EJK Award, the books, our Virtual and In-person Book Discussion Guides and other activities for families and educators, by visiting us at the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.