2026 Sydney Taylor Book Awards

Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries, this award honors outstanding books for children and teens that portray the Jewish experience. Medals are given for three age categories. Here are the recipients:

GOLD MEDALIST FOR PICTURE BOOK

Shabbat Shalom: Let’s Rest and Reset by Suzy Ultman

SILVER MEDALISTS FOR PICTURE BOOK

The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah by Lauren Snyder, illustrated by Leanne Hatch

The Keeper of Stories by Caroline Kusin Pritchard, illustrated by Selina Alko

My Body Can by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo

GOLD MEDALIST FOR MIDDLE GRADE BOOK

Neshama by Marcella Pixley

SILVER MEDALIST FOR MIDDLE GRADE BOOK

Beinoni by Mari Lowe

GOLD MEDALIST FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOK

D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. by Abby White 

SILVER MEDALIST FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOK

The Rebel Girls of Rome by Jordyn Taylor

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