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| Sydney Taylor Book Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Association of Jewish Libraries |
| First awarded | 1968 |
| Website | jewishlibraries |
The Sydney Taylor Book Award recognizes the best in Jewish children's literature. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the Jewish experience. The award was established in 1968 by the Association of Jewish Libraries. It is named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series. Taylor's were some of the first children's books with Jewish characters that were of literary interest to readers of all backgrounds.