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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
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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 Seven Surprises
Carol Snyder
1985 Award Winner for Older Readers
Joseph Who Loved the Sabbath
Marilyn Hirsh
1986 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Beyond the High White Wall
Nancy Pitt
1986 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Number on My Grandfather's Arm
David A. Adler, Rose Eichenbaum
1987 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Keeping Quilt
Patricia Polacco
1988 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Devil's Arithmetic
Jane Yolen
1988 Award Winner for Older Readers
Berchick
Esther Silverstein Blanc
1989 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Chanukkah Guest
Giora Carmi, Eric A. Kimmel
1990 Award Winner for Younger Readers
My Grandmother's Stories
Adèle Geras, Adèle Geras
1990 Award Winner for Older Readers
Cakes and Miracles: A Purim Tale
Barbara Diamond Goldin
1991 Award Winner for Younger Readers