The 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Awards (The Children's Book Podcast #489)
SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS
Susan Kusel and Rebecca Levitan join today on behalf of the SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD, presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. The two joined me to talk about the award, what’s it’s like to serve on a Youth Media Awards committee, and trying to change conversations around Jewish literature through the work done during committee tenure. We’re also joined by the authors and illustrators whose works represent the winners, honors, and notables from the 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Awards.
ABOUT THE AWARD:
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. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Younger Readers, Older Readers, and Teen Readers. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category.
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BLOG TOUR DATES:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Emily Jenkins and Paul Zelinsky, author and illustrator of All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Younger Readers Category At Out of the Box at the Horn Book
Barb Rosenstock and Mary GrandPré, author and illustrator of Through the Window: Views of Marc Chagall's Life Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Younger Readers Category At A Fuse #8 Production at School Library Journal
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Jonathan Auxier, author of Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Older Readers Category At The Prosen People at The Jewish Book Council
Jane Breskin Zalben and Mehrdokht Amini, author and illustrator of A Moon for Moe and Mo Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Younger Readers Category At 100 Scope Notes at School Library Journal
The Sydney Taylor Book Awards at ALA's Youth Media Awards At the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) Blog
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Teen Readers Category At Good Reads with Ronna
Elissa Brent Weissman, author of The Length of a String Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Older Readers Category At Mr. Schu Reads
Susan Kusel & Rebecca Levitan, leadership of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee At The Children's Book Podcast
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Vesper Stamper, author of What the Night Sings Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Teen Readers Category At Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Erica Perl, author of All Three Stooges Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Older Readers Category At From the Mixed Up Files of Middle Grade Authors
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Blog Tour Wrap-Up at The Whole Megillah
Reflections on the 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Awards at ALA at Susan Kusel's Blog
10th Anniversary of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour at The Book of Life
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