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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
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg
Louise Borden
2013 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Longest Night: A Passover Story
Cátia Chien, Laurel Snyder
2014 Award Winner for Younger Readers
The Blessing Cup
Patricia Polacco
2014 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazi
Neal Bascomb
2014 Award Winner for Teen Readers
My Grandfather's Coat
Jim Aylesworth
2015 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
Loïc Dauvillier
2015 Award Winner for Older Readers
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
Lesléa Newman
2016 Award Winner for Younger Readers
Adam and Thomas
Aharon Appelfeld
2016 Award Winner for Older Readers
The Hired Girl
Laura Amy Schlitz
2016 Award Winner for Teen Readers
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Debbie Levy
2017 Award Winner for Younger Readers