Sydney Taylor

Author

American New York City, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionAuthor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/10/1904
Age73 years (died on 12, Feb, 1978)
BirthplaceNew York City, USA
Date of Death12/02/1978

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Bio/Wiki

SummarySydney 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.
Notable Works
  • All-of-a-Kind Family
  • The Younger Sister
  • Eli and Me

Personal Life

Born NameSarah Brenner

Career

Major AchievementPublished the first juvenile novels by a mainstream publisher featuring Jewish children characters.
Awards
  • Award-winning 'All-of-a-Kind Family' series
  • Follett Award for children's literature
Years Active1950s–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.
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