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