Sydney Taylor
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Sydney Taylor was an American author.
She was born Sarah Brenner in New York City
to Jewish immigrant parents. Her family emigrated in 1900 to the United States and settled on the Lower East Side
of Manhattan, as many Jewish families did. Her stories based on life in her large family are chronicled in a series of books All-of-a-Kind Family. "During the second half of the twentieth century [the series] were the most widely known books about American Jewish children."
She died of cancer
at age 73. Her husband Ralph established The Sydney Taylor Book Award
in her honor.
She was born Sarah Brenner in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to Jewish immigrant parents. Her family emigrated in 1900 to the United States and settled on the Lower East Side
Lower East Side
The Lower East Side, LES, is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is roughly bounded by Allen Street, East Houston Street, Essex Street, Canal Street, Eldridge Street, East Broadway, and Grand Street....
of Manhattan, as many Jewish families did. Her stories based on life in her large family are chronicled in a series of books All-of-a-Kind Family. "During the second half of the twentieth century [the series] were the most widely known books about American Jewish children."
She died of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
at age 73. Her husband Ralph established The Sydney Taylor Book Award
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award recognizes the best in Jewish children's literature. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the Jewish experience. The award was established in 1968 by the Association of Jewish Libraries. It is named in memory of Sydney Taylor,...
in her honor.
Works
- All-of-a-Kind Family (1951), illustrated by Helen John
- More All-Of-A-Kind Family (1954), illustrated by Mary Stevens
- All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown (1958), illustrated by Mary Stevens
- Mr. Barney's Beard (1961)
- Now That You Are 8 (1963)
- The Dog Who Came to Dinner (1966)
- A Papa Like Everyone Else (1966)
- All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown (1972), illustrated by Beth and Joe Krush
- Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family (1978), illustrated by Gail Owens
- Danny Loves a Holiday (1980)