The Association of Jewish Libraries has announced the winners and honor books for the 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Awards that go to books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
WINNERS
For Younger Readers
Hannah’s Way by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Adam Gustavson
For Older Readers
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg by Louise Borden
For Teens
Intentions by Deborah Heiligman
HONOR BOOKS
For Younger Readers
Zayde Comes to Live by Sheri Sinykin, illustrated by Kristina Swarner
The Elijah Door: A Passover Tale by Linda Leopold Strauss, illustrated by Alexi Natchev
For Older Readers
The Wooden Sword: A Jewish Folktale from Afghanistan by Ann Redisch Stampler, illustrated by Carol Liddiment
For Teen Readers
Beyond Couraage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust by Doreen Rappaport
NOTABLE BOOKS
For Younger Readers
Sadie and the Big Mountain by Jamie Korngold, illustrated by Julie Fortenberry
The Schmutzy Family by Madelyn Rosenberg, illustrated by Paul Meisel
A Song for My Sister by Lesley Simpson, illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss
Speak Up, Tommy! by Jacqueline Dembar Greene, illustrated by Deborah Melmon
A Sweet Passover by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by David Slonim
For Older Readers
Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite by Barry Deutsch
Looking for Me by Betsy R. Rosenthal
Sami’s Sleepaway Summer by Jenny Myerhoff
Small Medium at Large by Joanne Levy
Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani
For Teens
The Last Song by Eva Wiseman
Now by Morris Gleitzman
Rachel’s Secret by Shelly Sanders
