Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/10/1904 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 12, Feb, 1978) |
| Birthplace | New York City, USA |
| Date of Death | 12/02/1978 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sydney Taylor (born Sarah Brenner) was an American author best known for the children's book series 'All-of-a-Kind Family', which vividly portrays the life of a Jewish immigrant family in early 20th-century New York City. She is considered a founder of American Jewish children's literature. |
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Personal Life
| Born Name | Sarah Brenner |
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Career
| Major Achievement | Published the first juvenile novels by a mainstream publisher featuring Jewish children characters. |
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| Years Active | 1950s–1970s |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her book series is based on her own childhood experiences as part of an Eastern European Jewish immigrant family. | |
| 2. She changed her name from Sarah Brenner to Sydney Taylor. | |
| 3. Her work helped establish Jewish children's literature in the United States. |