A Sydney Taylor 2024 Book Awards Retrospective.

The article provides a detailed overview of the 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Awards, which recognize outstanding Jewish-themed literature for children and teens. Eighteen books were honored, including Gold and Silver Medal winners, notable books, and a manuscript award, covering themes such as Jewish holidays, historical figures, fantasy, antisemitism, and Holocaust experiences. The awards highlighted diverse Jewish identities intersecting with other cultures and issues like neurodiversity and biculturalism. Publisher Joni Sussman of Kar-Ben Publishing received the Body of Work Award for her contributions to Jewish children’s literature. The article also notes upcoming events related to the awards and additional content in the publication focused on Jewish libraries, collections, and literary reviews.