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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
Who Was the Woman Who Wore the Hat?
Nancy Patz
2003 Award Winner for Older Readers
Sholom's Treasure: How Sholom Aleichem Became a Writer
Mordicai Gerstein, Erica Silverman
2006 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Confessions of a Closet Catholic
Sarah Darer Littman
2006 Award Winner for Older Readers
Hanukkah at Valley Forge
Stephen Krensky, Greg Harlin
2007 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Julia's Kitchen
Brenda A. Ferber
2007 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Bedtime Sh'ma
Sarah Gershman
2008 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Entertainer and the Dybbuk
Sid Fleischman
2008 Award Winner for Older Readers
As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom
Richard Michelson
2009 Award Winner for Younger Readers