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Overview
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature.
more information about the award
the history of the award
(In this challenge list, only Award Winners are included, not Honor or Notable books. It has been updated through 2025.)
more information about the award
the history of the award
(In this challenge list, only Award Winners are included, not Honor or Notable books. It has been updated through 2025.)
Sydney Taylor Book Award
1 participant (117 books)
Overview
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature.
more information about the award
the history of the award
(In this challenge list, only Award Winners are included, not Honor or Notable books. It has been updated through 2025.)
more information about the award
the history of the award
(In this challenge list, only Award Winners are included, not Honor or Notable books. It has been updated through 2025.)
Challenge Books
Ike and Mama and the Block Wedding
Carol Snyder
1979 Award Winner
![A Russian farewell by Leonard Everett Fisher](https://assets.thestorygraph.com/assets/placeholder-cover-a3ae92250eb3301e32dc3eabf8d50576c2f047dda89f6ee7cfa9a859cb1fd746.jpg)
A Russian farewell
Leonard Everett Fisher
1980 Award Winner
Yussel's Prayer: A Yom Kippur Story
Barbara Cohen
1981 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Castle on Hester Street
Linda Heller
1982 Award Winner for Younger Readers
![Bubby, Me, and Memories by Barbara Pomerantz](https://assets.thestorygraph.com/assets/placeholder-cover-a3ae92250eb3301e32dc3eabf8d50576c2f047dda89f6ee7cfa9a859cb1fd746.jpg)
Bubby, Me, and Memories
Barbara Pomerantz
1983 Award Winner for Younger Readers
In the Mouth of the Wolf
Rose Zar, Eric A. Kimmel
1983 Award Winner for Older Readers
Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks
Amy Schwartz
1984 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Island on Bird Street
Uri Orlev
1984 Award Winner for Older Readers
![Brothers: A Hebrew Legend by Florence B. Freedman](https://assets.thestorygraph.com/assets/placeholder-cover-a3ae92250eb3301e32dc3eabf8d50576c2f047dda89f6ee7cfa9a859cb1fd746.jpg)
Brothers: A Hebrew Legend
Florence B. Freedman
1985 Award Winner for Younger Readers