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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
When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street
Marjorie Priceman, Elsa Okon Rael
1997 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Mysterious Visitor: Stories of the Prophet Elijah
Elivia Savadier, Nina Jaffe
1997 Award Winner for Older Readers
Nine Spoons: A Chanukah Story
Pesach Gerber, Marci Stillerman
1998 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Stones in Water
Donna Jo Napoli
1998 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Peddler's Gift
Kimberly Bulcken Root, Maxine Rose Schur
1999 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year
Jon J. Muth, Eric A. Kimmel
2000 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Key Is Lost
Ida Vos, Terese Edelstein
2000 Award Winner for Older Readers
Rivka's First Thanksgiving
Elsa Okon Rael
2001 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Sigmund Freud: Pioneer of the Mind
Catherine Reef, Reef
2001 Award Winner for Older Readers
Chicken Soup By Heart
Esther Hershenhorn
2002 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Hana's Suitcase: A True Story
Karen Levine
2002 Award Winner for Older Readers