15 January 2011

2011 Sydney Taylor Awards

The Sydney Taylor Book Award "honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience." This  award is named for Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series.


The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger Readers:
Gathering Sparks by Howard Schwartz, illustrated by Kristina Swarner


The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Older Readers:
Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch


The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Teen Readers:
The Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt


All the honor books and notable titles are available online.

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