Sydney Taylor

Sydney Taylor (1904-1978) was an American writer best known for her series of children's books about a Jewish-American family in early 20th century New York. Born Sarah Brenner on October 30, 1904, in New York City to Jewish immigrants from Germany, Taylor drew inspiration from her own family experiences. Her first book in the series won the Charles W. Follett Award in children's literature. Taylor attended Morris High School in the Bronx and later became a beloved author, capturing the essence of Jewish life and culture in her books. Her works continue to be cherished by readers of all ages.