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Sydney Taylor Book Awards 2020 |
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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. |
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Winning Middle Grade Books
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White bird : A Wonder Story
by R. J Palacio
Inspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II.
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Someday we will fly
by Rachel DeWoskin
Fleeing 1940 Poland when her mother disappears, the 15-year-old daughter of circus performers struggles to care for a dangerously malnourished sibling in Shanghai, one of the few places that accepts Jewish refugees without visas, before the war arrives at the hands of the Japanese.
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Honor Books: Picture Books
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Gittel's journey : an Ellis Island story
by Lesléa Newman
Forced to continue her journey to America alone when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, young Gittel arrives at Ellis Island to discover that the ink on the paper containing her relative's contact information has become illegible.
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The key from Spain : Flory Jagoda and her music
by Debbie Levy
Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music
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Honor Books: Middle Grades
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Anya and the dragon
by Sofiya Pasternack
Agreeing to hunt down a dangerous dragon to save her Jewish family’s livelihood from a bigoted magistrate, headstrong 11-year-old Anya confronts a difficult choice when she discovers that the dragon does not pose an actual threat.
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Dissenter on the bench : Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life & work
by Victoria Ortiz
Interweaves dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ginsburg's iconic career with stories about her childhood, education, marriage and remarkable legal career, sharing insights into her fierce principles and passionate concerns about gender equality, fairness and constitutional rights. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Sick kids in love
by Hannah Moskowitz
When Isabel, who has rheumatoid arthritis, meets Sasha, a boy with a chronic illness, she considers breaking her no dating rule for him
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